Database Engineer II

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game‑changing solutions for our clients. Join us to bring your enthusiasm, big ideas, and desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.

AXS actively seeks a Database Engineer to provide quality, scalable data solutions for AXS products. The candidate will collaborate with product, development, and data platform teams to design, develop, implement, and optimize critical databases, processes, and reports to achieve business goals.

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and No
  
  SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, etc.).
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security.
• Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and Dev Ops engineers to ensure smooth and secure application‑to‑database integration.
• Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations.
• Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a Dev Ops/Cloud environment.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with IaC (Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of Kafka clusters.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance‑tuning skills.

Pay Scale: $100,000 – $120,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) Plan with a current employer match of 3%.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Wellness offerings.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for these benefits from day one.

There is no work visa sponsorship for this position.

There will be an in‑person onsite component as part of the interview process.

• Extraordinary People: you’ll work with top talent.
• Meaningful Mission: help revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients worldwide.
• Development and Learning: opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
• Community & Belonging: access to employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement programs.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: AEG believes in equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally‑protected classification. The Company’s policy is to hire and promote the most qualified applicants, make employment decisions based on merit, and comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

AEG is committed to maintaining a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment.