Senior Database Administrator

ABOUT US   Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.   For more information, visit xsolla.com.

ABOUT US   Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.   For more information, visit xsolla.com.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing RDBMS and NoSQL solutions, optimizing performance, implementing replication and high availability, and providing support to development teams.

Qualifications • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study

• Expert-level experience with at least one of MySQL, PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with other RDBMS or NoSQL solutions

• Strong knowledge of SQL (DDL, DML, DCL)

• Experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms

• Proficiency in Linux

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher

 

A plus if:

• Experience in scripting, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet, Bash/Python)

• Team management experience

• Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or Zabbix

Responsibilities • Manage RDBMS and NoSQL solutions

• Ensure database performance, scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery across environments deployed on bare-metal servers and virtual machines

• Implement and manage replication сhains, partitioning / sharding, backups

• Assist development teams in creating, optimizing, and problem solving with RDBMS and NoSQL solutions

• Troubleshooting

• Drive automation using Terraform, Puppet, and custom tooling for infrastructure and database lifecycle management

Benefits: We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, unlimited Flexible Time Off, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.   By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.