Who We Are Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, Optro helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity through its AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: Optro is top-rated on G2.com http://G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights. At Optro, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the seventh year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte! Why This Role is Exciting We are looking for a Database Engineer with 2-3 years of experience supporting PostgreSQL databases in AWS and Azure cloud environments. The role involves database administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and automation support in all environments. Key Responsibilities - Support administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases hosted on AWS RDS and Azure PostgreSQL. - Monitor database health, performance, replication, storage, and availability. - Assist with database provisioning, upgrades, patching, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery activities. - Troubleshoot database issues including slow queries, blocking, deadlocks, replication lag, and connectivity problems. - Support SQL performance tuning and collaborate with application teams on optimization efforts. - Manage database security, users, roles, and access controls. - Assist in automating routine DBA tasks using Bash or Python scripting. - Work with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus. - Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and standard procedures. Attributes of a Successful Candidate - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. - 2–3 years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience. - Experience supporting PostgreSQL in AWS and/or Azure cloud environments. - Good understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning concepts. - Experience in working with applications hosted in Kubernetes infrastructure. - Strong SQL troubleshooting and analytical skills. - Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes. - Good communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills - Experience with: - AWS RDS PostgreSQL and Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server - PgBouncer or connection pooling solutions - Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools - CI/CD and DevOps practices - Kubernetes-based environments - Knowledge of logical replication, CDC tools, and high availability architectures. - Relevant PostgreSQL or cloud certifications are a plus. Perks (PEO locations: Poland, Netherlands, Singapore, UAE) - Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA! - Monthly work from home allowance - varies by location - Benefits depend on location but include statutory coverage - Competitive compensation & bonus program - Annual leave and holidays - Employee resource groups - Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers! *perks may vary based on eligibility/location Our Company Values - Customer obsession: It starts and ends here. Consistently ask yourself how what you’re doing creates value for our customers. It’s a mindset. - Gritty resilience: Make it happen. Find a way. Move fast, stay positive, and do what it takes. - Drive innovation: Create the future. Continuously improve what exists and invent what’s next. - Win, together: One team. No silos, no egos. Drive to be the best and support each other’s success. - Growth mindset: 10x, not 10%. Think in orders of magnitude, not increments. Seek feedback, learn, and improve. Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information. We love building strong partnerships, but please note that Optro cannot accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation. #LI-Remote

Database Engineer II (Remote Poland)

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