Senior Database Administrator - Core Infrastructure

Kraken · DevOps

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AvailableFull TimePosted Aug 29, 2026

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AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Available
Category
DevOps
Salary
Not disclosed
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 29, 2026

Checked for remote eligibility. This role is open to applicants based in Hungary.

Kraken is hiring a Senior Database Administrator to support high-throughput, distributed MariaDB/MySQL environments from various locations across Europe and the Middle East.

The Senior Database Administrator will join the Core Infrastructure team to enhance platform reliability, scalability, and security. The role focuses on automating database operations, implementing infrastructure-as-code, and supporting high-traffic systems for a global open-finance platform. Candidates will partner with SRE and service teams to improve observability and participate in on-call rotations to ensure operational excellence.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote from UK, Europe, UAE, and various EU countries
Senior-level role in core infrastructure
Focused on distributed MariaDB/MySQL scaling
High-ownership platform engineering environment
Infrastructure-as-code and automation focus

What You’ll Bring

5+ Years of experience operating MariaDB or MySQL in high-volume production environments
Proven track record in database tuning and replication troubleshooting
Deep expertise in designing high-availability and disaster-recovery strategies
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices
Experience managing database operations in containerized Kubernetes environments
Ability to participate in on-call rotations for critical financial services

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Kraken is a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange and open-finance platform founded in 2011. The company provides a financial infrastructure platform designed to support a wide range of global digital asset services.

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