Database Administrator (Cupid Media) at Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a global technology company that builds apps at the intersection of dating, social, and entertainment. The company's portfolio includes 70 social discovery platforms with a focus on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming. We actively support and invest in social discovery startups worldwide through our CVC fund.

More than 500 million people in 150 countries enjoy our products, and we strive to have ten times as many.

SDG invests in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our Investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia, Harbour, Space, Auto1, DocSend, AppAnnie, Rapyd, Boom Supersonic, Trading, View, K-Health and many others.

We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality.

Our digital nomad team of more than 1200 professionals works all over the world. Together, we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfil their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms.

Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Poland, Israel, Turkey, Latvia and many others.

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineers to join one of our core products - Cupid Media.

Your main tasks will be:

• Collaborate with the existing DBA: Work closely with the current database administrator to gain a deep understanding of the existing database architecture, workflows, and maintenance processes. Share knowledge and ensure seamless cooperation for improved system performance.
• Participate in new system's database architecture implementation: Actively contribute to the design and implementation of a robust and scalable database architecture for the new system. Ensure that best practices are followed, and the architecture aligns with business requirements and technical standards.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity: Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Implement tuning strategies, indexing, and other optimizations. Maintain the highest standards of data integrity, security, and consistency across all environments.
• Document database designs, processes, and procedures: Create and maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of database structures, schema, workflows, and operational processes. Ensure that documentation is easily accessible and understandable for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We expect from you:

• Willingness to work anywhere within the GMT+5 - GMT+10 timezone
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server.
• Solid understanding of MS SQL Server architecture, features, and best practices.
• Experience with Always On for high availability and disaster recovery, including managing replicas, adding databases, troubleshooting, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with data synchronization techniques.
• Fluent Russian
• B2 English level

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its cloud offerings, such as RDS for SQL Server, EC2, and S3.
• Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) technology.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Sounds good? Join us now!