Database Administration Developer

We are Motive - the worlds leading provider of device management for mobile, fixed and IoT as well as managing the omni-channel customer experience which through its business logic drives actions, runs proactive care campaigns and improves customer satisfaction. Deployed by leading service providers worldwide, Motives device management and service management platform drive revenue, reduce customer care costs and automate each customer interaction.

A relaunched brand with a long history and pedigree, at Motive we differentiate ourselves by creating innovative technical solutions, packaging them in ways that simplify operational complexity and time to market, and we never forget that we only succeed when our customers succeed.

As a member of the Motive team, you will share a passion for being part of an exciting team of talented individuals, with a focus on building sustained long-term growth, and a fantastic place to work. Surrounded by individuals of exceptional ability and commitment, you will have the opportunity both to contribute to our continued business success, and to also invest in your own personal development.

At Motive we hire only passionate team orientated people to join our business. Are you one of them?

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Managed Services Hosted Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex database environments in hosted or cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, replication integrity, and operational excellence for our enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain relational databases across cloud and hosted environments
• Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot real-time data replication across multiple environments
• Manage and optimize OLTP and OLAP workloads to support transactional systems and analytical/reporting use cases
• Develop and maintain high-performance ETL pipelines and support reporting systems
• Monitor database performance and fine-tune queries, schema, and configurations to meet SLAs
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery
• Support seamless database upgrades and versioning processes using tools like Liquibase
• Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and automation frameworks
• Deploy and manage databases in Kubernetes (K8s), virtual machines (VMs), AWS cloud, and OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)
• Ensure database environments meet security, compliance, and access control standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation for production incidents

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Oracle Database administration
• Oracle GoldenGate replication
• MariaDB administration
• Cassandra administration
• Redis DB administration
• Proven expertise in:
• OLTP and OLAP database architecture
• High-performance ETL and reporting solutions
• Experience with database versioning and seamless upgrade workflows, especially using Liquibase
• Proficient in Linux/Unix administration and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
• Experience deploying databases on:
• Kubernetes (K8s)
• Virtual Machines (VMs)
• AWS (RDS, EC2, etc.)
• OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)
• Familiarity with automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and HA strategies
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid infrastructure with production SLAs
• Good understanding of security best practices, user access controls, and compliance standards

Preferred Skills:

• Oracle RAC and MariaDB clustering experience
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus, Nagios)
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP especially database or DevOps-focused)
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD integration for database change management
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical procedures clearly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of professional experience as a DBA in managed services or hosted operations

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced 24x7 operational environment with rotating on-call support
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work during maintenance windows
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their manager.