Senior Cloud Database Administrator

Thanks to our innovative BuyNow PayLater payment solution, Scalapay is transforming the way more than 6.5 million customers buy online and in-store, empowering 8,000+ merchants (online and in-store) to give their customers magical shopping experiences. 

Being only 3 years old didn’t stop us from becoming a unicorn 🦄 We have raised over $700mln and we did this thanks to a team built around our 4 core values: #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.

This is where your magic happens. If you love it, Scalapay it ♥

The mission

Johnny, our CTO, is looking for a Senior Cloud Database Administrator to join his team as Scalapay grows. 

Your mission will be focused on managing and monitoring our databases and to foster the data reliability within the company.

About the role:
Join us as a Senior Cloud Database Administrator and lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of scalable, secure, and high-performing databases on AWS. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring database availability, security, and performance, contributing to our organisation's data-driven success.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and optimise AWS database systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and replication strategies for high availability.
• Design and deploy databases in AWS environments, aligning with best practices.
• Perform seamless data migrations and enforce robust security measures.
• Automate routine tasks and optimise database queries and resource usage.
• Collaborate with teams to support application development and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay updated on AWS database technologies and adopt relevant advancements.

You’ll be great for this role if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of database administration experience, with a focus on AWS technologies.
• Expertise in AWS services like Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Kafka, Redis, etc.
• Proficiency in MySQL and advanced query optimisation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of database security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with excellent organisational skills.

Why you should join Scalapay:

• Attractive packages based on skills and experience - the salary band we have for this position is 60’000€-75’000€
• International environment with significant challenges to be met every day
• Lots of opportunities to work with a team of industry tech leaders who are focused on delivering products that offer exceptional user experiences
• Personalised support to accelerate your professional growth and take ownership of the products you deliver: we want to help you grow!
• Latest technologies and being encouraged to bring your flair to the role.

Recruitment process:

1. Initial Chat: A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to get to know you and understand your fit for the role.
2. Hiring Manager Interview: First interview with the CTO and the Director of Engineering to deep dive into your experiences, better understand your motivation and explore your skills.
3. Case Study: A skills-based exercise followed by a debriefing session with key stakeholders, conducted in our Milan office.
4. Final Chat with Simone (CEO): A chance to discuss Scalapay’s values, company vision, and ensure strong cultural alignment. During this stage, we will also conduct reference checks to validate your experience and achievements.

Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. 

Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉

Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.