Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-10-13
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Engineering
This is an opportunity at a fast‑growing technology company. Our US branch is looking for a detail‑oriented Database Administrator (DBA / DBRE) to own cloud and on‑prem database reliability, performance and compliance. You will build engineering‑driven solutions to keep our database environment stable, resilient and secure.
Role SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and reliability of our cloud and local database environments. You will drive engineering solutions to ensure system stability, performance, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Database OperationsOwn day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and reliability of cloud databases (AWS RDS / Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, etc.) and on‑prem databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL / Redis / SQL Server, etc.).
Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE)Define and measure database SLOs, strengthen monitoring and alerting systems. Manage database resources via IaC (Terraform), focusing on elasticity and production stability.
Backup & Disaster RecoveryDesign and implement backup strategies; perform regular recovery drills to guarantee data reliability and business continuity against defined RPO / RTO targets.
Database Performance OptimizationConduct SQL review, slow‑query troubleshooting & optimization, index planning and database parameter tuning.
High‑Availability ArchitectureMaintain highly‑available database systems through replication, clustering and fail‑over management.
Data Security & ComplianceImplement RBAC, audit logging, encryption and data masking. Enforce all data‑layer security policies.
Cross‑team CollaborationPartner with software development, SRE and security teams to push forward database automation initiatives.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience is acceptable. Minimum 3+ years hands‑on DBA / DBRE experience required.
Deep practical expertise in MySQL OR PostgreSQL. Experience with Redis, SQL Server or Oracle is a strong plus.
Solid cloud database experience with AWS (RDS / Aurora) or GCP (Cloud SQL); hands‑on with elastic scaling and HA configurations.
Practical experience using IaC (Terraform) plus scripting (Python / Shell) for database automation tasks.
Hands‑on experience with database monitoring & observability tooling.
Legally authorized to work full‑time in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications- Hands‑on experience building database SLO, SLI frameworks
- Production experience with large‑scale Redis deployments
- Experience designing enterprise database security & compliance controls
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities to grow within a fast‑expanding global tech organization
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws including California FEHA. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, protected veteran status or any other category protected under applicable law.
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