Operational Database Administrator 
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Engineering

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity & TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Description:
The Operational Database Administrator is responsible to configure, monitor and maintain multiple relational databases in development, staging and production environments.  In addition to day-to-day administration, the DBA  supports the development and operations teams, cooperates with the Business Analysts to deliver standard and custom reports, and has a key role in data migration projects.The position is based in Athens. Key AccountabilitiesProvide operational support for production databasesPerform database archiving, backup, restore and recovery proceduresConduct performance analysis and tuningResolve performance degradation incidents and database outagesRecommend and implement tools for the automated monitoring of multiple production database environmentsMaintain and improve various reporting tools and proceduresMonitor current DB capacity and estimate future resource needsDesign, develop, and implement database jobs and scripts as neededProvide support for developers, testers, and other users interacting with various databases in the environment 

Requirements:
 Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceDegree in Computer Science / Engineering or similar disciplineMinimum 4 years experience in Information TechnologyDatabase administration experience in PostgresExperience with procedural SQL and SQL tuningWorking knowledge of a scripting language such as Perl/Ruby or Unix shellBasic Linux administration skillsMust be available to respond to incidents outside of core working hoursFluency in oral and written EnglishPersonal Characteristics Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skillsProactive thinking and acting to prevent future problemsWillingness to work with new technologiesExcellent communication skills and team-oriented work ethicsAbility to work well under pressure with track record of meeting deadlines in challenging situationsDependable, reliable, with clear thinking and attention to detailFlexible work style to get the job done without compromising quality standards

Benefits:
Salary & BenefitsWe offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. By joining Upstream you will be part of a young, creative and dynamic company undergoing rapid growth and transformation into a global market leader.