Database Administrator - NO SQL Databases

PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Poland · Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · Kraków, Poland

Posted on Aug 1, 2026
Overview

A NoSQL Database Administrator is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing distributed, cloud-native database platforms that handle large-scale, high-velocity data workloads. The role focuses on ensuring scalability, availability, performance, and data security across modern data systems built on technologies like MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Redshift.

  • Horizontal scaling and distributed architectures
  • Flexible schema design (schema-less / semi-structured data)
  • High availability and fault tolerance across regions
  • Automation and DevOps-driven database operations
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Platform Reliability: Maintain highly available, resilient database clusters
  • Performance Optimization: Tune queries, indexes, and data distribution for large workloads
  • Scalability: Design systems that scale seamlessly with business growth
  • Security & Compliance: Enforce access controls, encryption, and auditing
  • Cloud Integration: Manage databases in AWS/Azure/GCP environments
  • Automation: Implement CI/CD for database provisioning and operations
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for performance degradation, node failures, or data loss incidents
  • Develop and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and architectural blueprints
Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Over 5 years of Database Administration
  • Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems
  • Certifications in MongoDB or Couchbase or DataStax Cassandra
  • AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience in NoSQL databases
  • Have deep expertise in at least one NoSQL DB (MongoDB, Couchbase, Cassandra, and Amazon Redshift ) + working knowledge of others
  • Understand distributed systems and scaling challenges
  • Demonstrate performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
  • Have exposure to security and compliance controls

Soft Skills

  • Analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, proactive mindset.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The expected starting compensation range for this position is 231000,0 PLN annually (gross).
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
  • Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • This role is eligible for an annual bonus, based on performance and eligibility.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.