Database Analyst (DBA / DBRE)

Description

How would you like to impact lives by joining a company that drives innovative solutions and technological advancement in Brazil? If you share this purpose, check out our opportunity and join us: \#ComeWithUs \#BeAttus! **But first, a very important point.** Recognized by GPTW as one of the best companies to work for, Attus delivers intelligent solutions for judicial and advisory process management to State and Municipal Prosecutors’ Offices. **About the position\_** We are a technology company with the mission to **revolutionize public law practice** through innovative solutions that optimize processes and amplify results, and the vision to become the industry’s leading solution. Data is our customers’ most valuable asset — and we seek a **Database Analyst (DBA)** to ensure it remains always **available, consistent, performant**, and **secure.** We seek a professional who goes beyond traditional administration: someone who treats the **data layer as a reliable service**, applying engineering, automation, and metrics (**DBRE – Database Reliability Engineering practices**) to sustain our critical databases. The primary focus is **PostgreSQL**, with additional involvement in **Oracle**. We expect autonomy to **monitor**, **evolve**, **automate**, and **govern** the entire database lifecycle — including **reviewing and approving changes (DDL/DML).** **Is this role right for you?** **Responsibilities and duties** **In this role, you will...** Administer, maintain, and monitor all databases (PostgreSQL and Oracle), ensuring availability, consistency, and performance; Manage installation, configuration, and patching of database instances; Conduct version upgrades and major-version migrations, proactively addressing end-of-support (EOL) timelines — planning and executing database updates (e.g., PostgreSQL 14, currently supported) with minimal downtime and rollback plans; Define and operate backup and recovery strategies (including PITR), validating restorations periodically; Implement and maintain high availability, replication, and failover (RTO/RPO); Perform capacity planning and manage database growth; Review and approve structural (DDL) and data (DML) changes before production deployment; Act as a quality gatekeeper during SQL and migration code reviews, blocking regressions before merging; Ensure schema versioning and traceability of changes (e.g., Flyway, Liquibase) integrated into CI/CD; Execute changes via GMUD, with rollback plans and controlled maintenance windows; Define and monitor database SLI/SLOs and act based on Error Budget; Enhance database observability (metrics, dashboards, alerts), detecting issues before customers do; Respond to database incidents, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and prevention; Perform tuning and optimization (execution plans, indexes, slow queries, parameters); Guide development teams on best practices for data modeling and access; Manage access controls and roles (principle of least privilege); Apply encryption, masking, and auditing to protect sensitive data (LGPD compliance); Ensure traceability and hardening of database environments; Automate routine DBA tasks (provisioning, maintenance, verifications), reducing manual effort and human error; Leverage AI to support operations — query analysis, diagnostics, optimization, and documentation; Continuously pursue "automate before repeating" to evolve the data platform; Apply database security best practices in production (access control, segregation, encryption); Ensure traceability and auditing of changes and access; Protect sensitive data and support compliance (LGPD, ISO 27001\); Follow data protection policies during database handling and migrations. **Does this resonate with you? Let’s see what you’ll need to join this team!** **Requirements and qualifications** **Technical and behavioral requirements for this role include:** **Technical\_** Solid experience as a PostgreSQL DBA (administration, tuning, backup/recovery, replication); Knowledge of Oracle (administration and PL/SQL); Advanced SQL and execution plan analysis; Experience with backup, recovery, and high availability (HA/DR); Experience with version upgrades and database migrations (including major upgrades and end-of-support management); Experience with database monitoring and observability; Knowledge of database security and access control; Experience with governance and versioning of changes (DDL/DML, migrations); Knowledge of Linux and automation/scripts (Shell, Python or similar); Daily use of AI and an automation mindset; Analytical, meticulous, and organized profile with strong technical communication skills. **Behavioral\_** Quick learning ability; Commitment to continuous learning; Empathy toward customer logic; Focus on delivering the best customer experience; Collaboration — offering and seeking help; Strong communication skills to interact across diverse departments; Proactivity and organization; Alignment with our values: Honesty and Ethics, Excellence and Care in Deliverables, Recognition, Respect, and Professionalism. **It’s a significant advantage if you have…** DBRE practices (SLI/SLO, automation, IaC for databases); PostgreSQL on Kubernetes (operators such as CloudNativePG, Patroni, or Zalando); Schema migration tools (Flyway, Liquibase); PostgreSQL extensions and ecosystem (PgBouncer, pg\_partman, partitioning); Advanced Oracle (RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM); Experience with OCI and its database services (Base Database Service, OCI Database with PostgreSQL) or other clouds (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure); Interest/experience with Oracle engineered systems (Exadata) — reflecting our future environment vision; Knowledge of observability (Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic); Experience with data and legacy system migrations; Knowledge of messaging/streaming (Kafka, Redis); Experience with AI applied to databases (optimization, diagnostics, copilots); Experience in regulated environments (government, legal, or financial); Certifications in PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Cloud. **Do you identify with this? Apply now and unlock your potential too!** **Additional information** **Last but not least! Check out our (and potentially yours) benefits…** **Health and Well\-Being** Health insurance: Comprehensive care for your health. Life insurance: Security and peace of mind for you and your family. Discount partnerships: Access pharmacies, nutritionists, and psychologists at special rates. Well\-being app (Clude): Encouragement for physical activity and holistic well\-being. Total Pass: Access to a wide network of gyms near you. Workplace gymnastics: Active breaks to care for your body during work hours. **Financial Benefits and Allowances** Meal allowance: For CLT employment contracts. Caju card: Special birthday gift each year. Remote work allowance: Support to build a comfortable and productive workspace. Education allowance: Incentive for academic and professional development. Reading allowance: Encouragement to broaden your knowledge. **Development and Career** Continuous development: Programs and initiatives to accelerate your career. Innovation program: A space for you to bring ideas and make a difference. Dual Screen: Appropriate tools for enhanced productivity. **Flexibility and Quality of Life** 100% remote position: Work from wherever suits you best. FreeDay Off time: We encourage breaks for disconnection and rest. Graduation day off: We celebrate your achievements with you. Gift for new children of employees: A token to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. Return gift after paternity leave: Support upon returning from this important life stage. **Culture and Engagement** Friendly and collaborative environment: A team that supports and grows together. Eco-friendly welcome kit: Begin your journey with us sustainably. Sustainable culture: Practical actions such as composting incentives. Virtual celebration livestreams: Moments to celebrate and connect with the team. Ongoing campaigns: Engagement activities throughout the year. **Attus**, part of the Eloware Group, offers a digital prosecution solution powered by **artificial intelligence**, supporting fiscal enforcement, extrajudicial collection, judicial litigation, and advisory services. Combining expertise, **innovation**, and **technology**, Attus **simplifies** prosecutors’ daily activities securely, **boosts** their productivity, and **enhances** prosecution outcomes. Embedded in a strong culture of **innovation and humanization**, the company has been certified as a **great place to work** by Great Place to Work (GPTW). In 2025, we achieved an outstanding trust score of **90%**, reaffirming our commitment and care for our team members. **Join the Attus team!**