We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Database Reliability Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the health, performance, and scalability of our diverse database estate. You will move beyond traditional administration by applying software engineering principles to database operations, leveraging Dynatrace for deep observability and driving efficiency through advanced automation.
The ideal candidate is a polyglot database expert who is equally comfortable tuning a complex PostgreSQL query, managing MongoDB replicasets, and writing Python or Ansible scripts to automate failover processes.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities1. Database Administration & Optimization- PostgreSQL: Manage large-scale PostgreSQL instances. Perform deep-dive performance tuning (vacuuming, indexing strategies, query plan analysis) and manage high-availability configurations (e.g., Patroni, Repmgr).
- MongoDB: Architect, deploy, and maintain MongoDB replica sets. Optimize aggregation pipelines and ensure data consistency and scaling.
- Redis: Manage Redis deployments for caching and real-time data needs. Implement Redis Sentinel or Cluster for high availability and advise development teams on data structure best practices.
- Lifecycle Management: Handle migrations, version upgrades, patching, and backups across all platforms to ensure zero-loss recovery point objectives (RPO).
- Dynatrace Integration: Utilize Dynatrace to monitor database health, create custom dashboards, and set up intelligent alerting.
- Root Cause Analysis: Use Dynatrace’s AI-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, deadlocks, and slow-running queries before they impact the end-user.
- Capacity Planning: Analyze trends in data growth and resource utilization to proactively scale infrastructure.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate the provisioning and configuration of database environments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- CI/CD Integration: Work with DevOps teams to integrate database schema changes and deployments into automated pipelines.
- Self-Healing: Develop scripts (Python, Bash, or Go) to automate routine maintenance tasks and implement self-healing capabilities for common failure modes.
- PostgreSQL: 5+ years of experience with advanced knowledge of MVCC, WAL, and extension management.
- MongoDB: 3+ years of experience managing production NoSQL environments, including sharding and security hardening.
- Redis: Proven experience managing Redis at scale (persistence settings, memory management, and eviction policies).
- Monitoring/Observability: Hands-on experience with Dynatrace (preferred) or similar APM tools (Datadog, New Relic) to monitor database tiers.
- Automation: Proficiency in Ansible or Terraform and strong scripting skills in Python or Bash.
- Linux/Unix: Expert-level command-line proficiency and understanding of system-level performance tuning (kernel parameters, I/O scheduling).
QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
- Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing databases within orchestrated environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PostgreSQL Professional, MongoDB Certified DBA, or Dynatrace Associate).
- Experience with cloud-native database services (Cloud SQL, MongoDB Atlas) is a plus.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to solve complex, multi-dimensional problems under pressure.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills to act as a bridge between AppDev, Infrastructure, and Security teams.
Precision: A meticulous approach to data integrity and system security.
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Skills Required
- PostgreSQL: 5+ years experience with MVCC, WAL, extension management, performance tuning and HA (Patroni, Repmgr).
- MongoDB: 3+ years managing production NoSQL environments including sharding, replica sets, aggregation optimization and security hardening.
- Redis: Proven experience managing Redis at scale including persistence, memory management, eviction policies and Sentinel or Cluster HA.
- Monitoring/Observability: Hands-on experience with Dynatrace (preferred) or similar APM tools (Datadog, New Relic).
- Automation/IaC: Proficiency with Ansible or Terraform (or CloudFormation) to provision and configure database environments.
- Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash; Go experience for automation is a plus.
- Linux/Unix: Expert-level command-line proficiency and system-level performance tuning (kernel parameters, I/O scheduling).
- CI/CD: Experience integrating database schema changes and deployments into automated pipelines.
- High-availability and lifecycle management: migrations, upgrades, patching, backups to meet zero-loss RPOs.
- Containerization: Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes and managing databases in orchestrated environments.
- Certifications: PostgreSQL Professional, MongoDB Certified DBA, or Dynatrace Associate (optional but preferred).
- Cloud-managed DB services experience: familiarity with Cloud SQL or MongoDB Atlas.
- Soft skills: Analytical thinking, strong collaboration/communication across AppDev, Infrastructure, and Security teams, and attention to data integrity.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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