Database Administrator

YOUR PROFILE

• You have at least 4 years of professional experience in database administration, database performance engineering or a similar role
• You have hands-on experience in database performance testing and optimization, and data security
• Experience supporting applications on a SaaS Cloud Infrastructure solution
• Extensive knowledge of relational database systems such as PostgreSQL
• Ideally, you have experience in cloud database services, like Amazon RDS or Google BigQuery
• You are exceptionally detail-oriented and passionate about your work
• You rely on solid communication skills and you speak English at a fluent level
• You are a supportive team player with a strong work ethic, eager to learn and work independently as well as in a team environment
• It’s totally fine if you are not perfect at everything. At Carbmee there are plenty of opportunities to learn and grow
• You are passionate about business sustainability, carbon emissions management, and climate tech in alignment with Carbmee’s mission and vision
• You are excited to join our diverse and international team in Berlin (strongly preferred) or work remotely in alignment with the CET time zone

Don't feel like you meet all the criteria? We get it: confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. We'll let you in on a little secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Carbmee is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work on a Monday morning.

Carbmee is an enterprise software company headquartered in Berlin and with offices in Berlin and Munich. We offer a cloud solution that enables companies to analyse, manage & reduce their carbon footprint. We measure our success in the greenhouse gas emission reduction of our customers with complex supply chains.

Your Role & Mission - We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join a great team in Berlin and succeed in our mission.
Do you like understanding each part of a stack and the models that apply to it? 
Are you passionate about coding and willing to build the full structure of a B2B enterprise software product? 
Do you want to shape and expand our database performance and scalability processes?
Then come join us to help shape the way of becoming the industry standard in fighting climate change

Our Hiring Process - Our Engineering team is growing fast and we are seeking talented Software Engineers across different backgrounds and experience levels. We know that each level of experience involves its own set of challenges and expectations, and the hiring process is tailored accordingly to evaluate all candidates effectively. That means each interview step is focused on assessing both technical and soft skills across our engineering competency framework. Chosen candidates will receive an offer package that aligns with their mid-level or senior level of experience, including additional perks and benefits.

BENEFITS

• Unique & Powerful Mission - join a fast-growing and ambitious tech company that is shaping the future of carbon management and fighting climate change
• Compensation & Rewards - a steep learning curve and ownership from day one. We offer an attractive compensation package including virtual stock options
• Health & Wellbeing - Urban Sports Club subscription to stay healthy & fit.1:1 coaching sessions with Nilohealth for your mental well-being.
• Carbmee Summer Fridays - you get every Friday in August off
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance - a flexible hybrid or fully remote working culture with a lovely accessible office in Berlin-Mitte or in the center of Munich
• Learning & Development - €1,000 individual learning budget to learn and grow according to your development plans and personal aspirations
• Team Culture - our Transparency, Humility, and Accountability values create a unique and supportive working environment. Be part of a multinational, motivated team that thinks work should be fun
• Connection & Networking - Summer Offsite, Winter Party, and regular team events. We give you plenty of opportunities to connect with people, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and boost collaboration
• Trust & Transparency - monthly All-Hands Meetings, weekly update newsletters, and Founders Q&As. We keep you informed on current company numbers and goals

,[We won’t list all tasks a Database Administrator should normally do. Instead, we say it’s up to you to make Carbmee one of the most reliable and bug-free softwares out there Here is what you get to accomplish that goal:, Work on a modern technology stack with AWS and Google Cloud, Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing components by working collaboratively with other teams, Optimise database performance and efficiency by evaluating and recommending new database technologies, Investigate performance issues and develop new workload strategies and testing methodologies, Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices, We lead with context and not control. You bring your ideas and decide where it fit, Always learn something. No matter how experienced you are, be open-minded and hungry for knowledge, Help fellow team members with your experience, work closely with our Head of Engineering and Engineering Leads and shape the product roadmap, Join the Carbmee team in Berlin and get the unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest organizations in the world to help them reduce carbon emissions] Requirements: SaaS Cloud Infrastructure, PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS, Google BigQuery Additionally: Compensation package, Urban Sports Club, Nilohealth, Carbmee Summer Fridays, Summer Offsite, Winter Party, Regular team events, €1,000 individual learning budget, monthly All-Hands Meetings.

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