Let's start with the role

We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing our MS SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on availability, security, and performance. You will play a key role in ensuring the continuous operation of our databases, particularly in complex, high-availability scenarios such as Availability Groups. In addition, you will apply your knowledge of alternative database engines, such as MongoDB and CockroachDB, along with your expertise in cloud-based database administration.

• Provide comprehensive day-to-day support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and administration for multiple MS SQL databases, with a particular focus on high-availability configurations like Availability Groups.
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance and availability issues, performing in-depth root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
• Oversee database maintenance processes, including performance tuning, index management, and job automation, ensuring optimal operation.
• Develop and enforce backup and recovery policies, ensuring database resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
• Apply security patches, conduct version upgrades, and enforce strict compliance with database security best practices.
• Handle support calls and resolve technical issues promptly, including responses to security incidents and operational challenges.
• Leverage expertise in alternative database engines like MongoDB and CockroachDB to contribute to cross-functional database projects.
• Manage and optimize cloud-based database environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Bring

• Solid, hands-on experience in MS SQL Server database administration in production environments.
• Extensive experience with MS SQL Server database features, including Jobs Scheduling, Monitoring, Patching, Backup/Recovery, Replication, Availability Groups, and Always On configurations.
• Good knowledge of memory tables and table partitioning
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks and availability issues.
• Good understanding of alternative database engines like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and CockroachDB, with practical experience in administration and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of cloud database administration, with experience on platforms such as Azure.
• Practical experience with Git version control / GitLab. 
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, combined with a proactive approach to continuous learning.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🕑 Hybrid way of working;
• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding;
• 💸 Competitive pay & bonus scheme;
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework;
• 💰 Monthly meal allowance;
• 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family;
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training;
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support.

Established in 2004, we are a tech pioneer offering world-class adult entertainment and games on some of the internet’s safest and most popular platforms. With the support of an international team of dynamic and collaborative innovators, we are on a mission to enable safe user experiences and empower our communities by celebrating diversity, inclusion, and expression — all while maintaining robust trust-and-safety protocols.

We embrace the best of both worlds! Local talent can thrive in our collaborative office space with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, while remote team members play an integral role in shaping our dynamic culture from afar. We have offices in Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas) and Nicosia (Cyprus).

*A select number of positions require full-time in office attendance*

This position reports to the Data Privacy Director. The successful candidate will support the Data Privacy team on a wide range of assigned and special projects, such as the execution of routine privacy audits, data-infrastructure risk management, security controls, policies, and research reports. The candidate will facilitate development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance with policies, international standard practices, and privacy regulatory frameworks around the world. 

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct research and analysis on data privacy regulations and industry frameworks, and compile relevant documentation to support data protection obligations across multiple countries.
• Research and prepare guidance of the business impact of proposed changes in data privacy laws and practice.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global privacy and data protection policies, notices, controls, and internal procedures.
• Advise internal stakeholders on their obligations under applicable privacy laws, facilitating informed decision-making and the achievement of business objectives.
• Draft and review data processing agreements (DPAs).
• Perform DPIAs, LIAs, and other compliance monitoring and risk assessment activities, as required.
• Maintain and review records of processing activities (RoPA).
• Collaborate with information security, product, procurement, and other functions to enhance the privacy program and assess risks related to technology systems and innovations.
• Conduct compliance audits and report on identified risks.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of privacy by design and default strategies, data governance, and data risk management.
• Support the development and implementation of systems and processes for privacy and data protection compliance.
• Handle data subject requests.

What you'll need to be successful:
Must-haves:

• Proven experience (2+ years) in data protection, privacy, or related areas .
• Educational background in Law or a related field (e.g., Law, Information Security, Computer Science).
• Knowledge of European data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of GDPR and emerging privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. privacy regulations, as well as global standards and frameworks.
• Understanding of technical concepts (e.g., web applications, cloud computing).
• Experience with privacy or security audits is considered an advantage.
• Solid understanding of information security principles and methodologies.
• Professional certifications in privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPT), risk management, or audit are a plus.
• Experience advising online technology companies and data-driven businesses across multiple jurisdictions is an advantage.
• Inquisitive, self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees 

 In this role you may be exposed to adult content