Job Requirements Our purpose is to help a billion people find the right job! Phenom is an AI-Powered talent experience platform that is redefining the HR tech space. We have grown into a global organization with offices in 6 countries and over 1,700 employees. As an HR tech unicorn organization, innovation and creativity is within our DNA. Come help us make every talent moment Phenomenal!As a Database Administrator at Phenom, you are responsible for maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performing database systems across multiple environments. This role ensures data reliability, security, and performance while supporting continuous integration with application, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure layers.Key Responsibilities: Database Architecture & Design: Contribute to the design, implementation, and scaling of databases across multiple platforms including MongoDB, Postgres, Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, and Elasticsearch to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex performance issues in production databases; implement best practices for indexing, replication, partitioning, and sharding. High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Architect solutions for database backup, failover, disaster recovery, and load balancing. Data Security & Compliance: Ensure the security of the database systems, adhering to data governance and compliance policies. Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, DevOps, and Product Development to integrate database solutions with broader system architecture. Automation: Drive the automation of routine tasks to improve efficiency, including the use of scripts for database maintenance, monitoring, and upgrades. Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and tools, evaluating and recommending the adoption of new solutions where appropriate. What You've Done: Strong Hands-on experience with MongoDB and Postgres environments. Familiarity with Cassandra, Redis, MySQL, and Elasticsearch would be an asset(s) Strong understanding of database design, optimization, and administration across both SQL and NoSQL platforms. Proficiency in database performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting. Knowledge of data replication, clustering, partitioning, and sharding techniques. Hands-on experience with database backup, restore, and recovery procedures. Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar). Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Preferred Skills: Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS / Azure) Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Prior experience with handling federal requirements such as FIPS, FedRAMP, and FISMA. Understanding of machine learning and big data technologies. Applicants selected will be subjected to a background security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; US ‘Secret’ clearance will be required.SalaryExpected salary range $100,000 - $130,000Please note the Salary range is subject to change in the future in accordance with Phenom’s policiesDiversity, Equity, & InclusionOur commitment to diversity runs deep! Diversity is essential to building phenomenal teams, products, and customer experiences. Phenom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer taking collective action to build a more inclusive environment where every candidate and employee feels welcomed.#LI-PL1