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Database Administrator
Database Administrator
Who We Are Is What We Do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform.
With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, we support 150+ countries, helping businesses scale faster and more compliantly.
Why Deel?
As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is reshaping global work by breaking down barriers that have historically limited hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software—we’re creating the infrastructure for a diverse, inclusive, global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers across nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.
Our success is backed by:
- CNBC Disruptor 50
- Forbes Cloud 100
- Deloitte Fast 500
- Recognised on Y Combinator’s top companies list
- A 4.83 average rating from 15,000+ reviews (G2, Trustpilot, Capterra)
A career at Deel is a career accelerator: you’ll tackle problems with real-world impact while positioning yourself as a sought-after leader in global work. With a $17.3 billion valuation and $1B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), we empower you to drive innovation—smarter, faster, and for millions of people.
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The Role: Database Administrator
You are responsible for managing, optimizing, and protecting Deel’s database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and high availability. This role is critical to supporting Deel’s mission-driven operations and enabling data-driven decisions across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support and guide developers on database best practices (design, architecture)
- Review and approve database-related code for adherence to Deel’s standards
- Monitor database health, performance, and metrics
- Resolve live incidents (errors, locks, deadlocks, availability issues)
- Perform maintenance tasks (backups, restores, engine upgrades, data migrations, configuration changes)
- Develop custom database functions and triggers
- Ensure data integrity and quality across systems
- Optimise performance by identifying inefficiencies in queries/parameters and recommending solutions
Requirements
Essential
- 3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases
- 3+ years administering production Oracle databases
- Proficiency in SQL queries (including window functions)
- Expertise in DB programming (triggers, stored procedures, etc.)
- Experience with data modeling (designing tables, relationships)
- Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and optimize query execution
- Capacity to respond to live incidents (24/7 readiness or rapid escalation support)
- Experience with:
- Git (version control)
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Bonus: Experience with other RDBMS (SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) or NoSQL databases
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Nice-to-Have
- 1+ years of high-level programming experience (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- 1+ years managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Total Rewards
At Deel, we believe compensation should be competitive, scalable, and inclusive. We offer:
✅ Localised fair pay (gross base salary for commercial roles or On-Target Earning, OTE, for commission-eligible roles). Salary reflects job-related metrics, not salary history inquiries. ✅ Stock grants based on role, eligibility, and location ✅ Flexible hybrid work with optional WeWork access ✅ Country-specific perks and benefits
About Diversity & Inclusion
We’re an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available for interviews and assessments upon request. We commit to fair AI hiring tools and ensure human oversight in final decisions.
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