Description
Join our TechOps Team as a Database Reliability Engineer and make a significant impact by maintaining and enhancing our database infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring top-notch reliability and performance in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about databases and ready to tackle new challenges, this opportunity is for you!
Location
Remote (Must be a U.S. resident)
Compensation: \(61.25 - \)81.25 per hour
Benefits: Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans
What You'll Be Doing
- Database Maintenance: Keep our core infrastructure running smoothly and ensure reliability across multiple database systems.
- Operational Support: Provide day-to-day support for existing database infrastructure and address any issues that arise.
- Performance Enhancement: Evaluate current data infrastructure and recommend improvements. Optimize databases for performance and resilience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to understand their database needs, provide technical guidance, and advise on efficient query writing.
- Incident Management: Handle incident response with a focus on sustainable practices and conduct blameless postmortems.
- Metrics & Security: Develop and track critical KPIs for database metrics, and maintain database security.
- On-Call Rotation: Participate in a 24⁄7 on-call rotation, typically one week every 4-6 weeks (subject to change).
- Documentation & Best Practices: Create, review, and implement changes through our SDLC, and guide the team on database best practices.
Technologies You'll Work With
- SQL Databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL)
- NoSQL Databases (Elasticsearch, Redis, DynamoDB)
- Data Warehousing (Redshift, Snowflake)
- ETL Tools (DMS, AWS Glue)
- CI/CD Tools (Bitbucket, GIT)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Cloud Services (AWS: Lambda, EC2, Kinesis, S3, Route53, RDS)
- Monitoring & Logging (Datadog, Jira)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Web Servers (Apache, Nginx, Varnish)
- Programming Languages (NodeJS, Golang, Python)
- System Administration (Linux)
What We're Looking For
- Experience: 4+ years working with MySQL and/or MSSQL, and 2+ years with AWS. Proven experience in maintaining system infrastructure and providing operational support.
- Skills: Strong background in database performance tuning, security, and best practices. Familiarity with NoSQL technologies like DynamoDB and experience with ETL tools (SSIS, AWS Glue, or Talend).
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Communication: Ability to clearly articulate complex technical and business challenges.
- Technical Know-How: Experience with running databases in AWS and/or hybrid environments, query optimization, and coding languages like Golang, Python, Node.js, or PHP.
- Collaboration: Strong skills in working with architects, developers, and business teams on database design and problem-solving.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and proactive problem-solving.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a pay range of \(61.25 - \)81.25 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, PTO, and retirement plans.
- Dynamic Perks: Work remotely with a supportive team, and benefit from a flexible and inclusive work culture.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited about making a difference in a fast-paced and supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions.
Employment Type: Full-Time