Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Database Infrastructure

Autodesk; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design software company in Vancouver is seeking a Principal Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of its database systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MySQL database administration and AWS cloud services, along with expertise in database security and performance optimization. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and encourages a culture of diversity and belonging.

Benefits

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in MySQL database administration or similar roles.
• Profound expertise in AWS cloud services and database technologies like MySQL replication.
• Advanced skills in UNIX, Python, Shell scripting, and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and manage Cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure robust database administration for various applications.
• Lead database maintenance tasks and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

MySQL database administration

AWS cloud services

UNIX

Python

Shell scripting

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

24WD81381

Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Database Infrastructure

Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) who is passionate about cloud infrastructure and proficient in MySQL database administration. This pivotal role centers around ensuring the utmost reliability, availability, and performance of our database systems, particularly MySQL databases hosted in AWS Aurora and other NoSQL databases.

In this role, you will:

• Architect, develop, and manage Cloud infrastructure alongside MySQL and NoSQL databases within high SLA environments

• Ensure robust database administration for various applications, promoting continuous operations

• Lead database maintenance tasks and disaster recovery strategies.

• Spearhead database consolidation, migration, and capacity planning efforts

• Enhance database performance, security, and monitoring frameworks

• Collaborate across functions to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and database issues

• Engage in on-call rotations, providing critical 24x7 support for our production systems

You bring:

• Minimum of 8 years experience in MySQL database administration or similar roles

• Profound expertise in AWS cloud services and database technologies such as MySQL replication, MySQL Cluster, and AWS RDS - Aurora

• Advanced skills in UNIX, Python, Shell scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation

• A proactive approach to database security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate in a team-oriented environment

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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