Database Administrator (PostgreSQL/Oracle)

Database Administrator

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Deel is among the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 6,000 spanning more than 100 countries, speaking 74 languages, and fostering a connected, dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

As the fastest‑growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies. In 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

At the forefront of the global work revolution, you will tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in ARR, you will drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑after leader in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide developers on database‑related development and design best practices.
• Review and approve database‑related code written by developers.
• Monitor database health and performance metrics.
• Support live situations and respond to alerts (errors, locks, deadlocks, availability, etc.).
• Perform maintenance tasks including backup and restore, engine upgrades, data migrations and parameter changes.
• Create database functions and triggers.
• Maintain and improve data integrity.
• Improve performance—find problematic queries or parameters and advise on solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years administering production PostgreSQL databases.
• Proficient in reading and writing SQL queries, including window functions.
• Proficient in database programming—creating triggers, functions, etc.
• Proficient in data modelling—designing tables and relations.
• Proficient in performance tuning.
• Capable of giving support in a live situation.
• Experience with the following tools:

• Git (version control)
• Docker and Kubernetes

Nice to Have

• 1+ years of high‑level programming experience.
• 1+ years of managing cloud databases (AWS, GCP).

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
• Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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Location: London, England, United Kingdom