Senior Database Operations & Automation Engineer

Aiven; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiven is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Database Operations team to keep PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Valkey services stable, automated, and scalable. You’ll contribute to code, participate in reviews, and drive automation across production systems.

You'll work primarily with Python on a Linux stack, mentor others, and tackle performance, reliability, and security challenges in a global environment. The role emphasizes automation and reducing repetitive manual work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, or Valkey/Redis.
• Excellent Python development skills.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps in production.
• Backup solutions and strategies knowledge.
• Advanced Linux OS understanding.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable code and release features.
• Participate in technical discussions and PR reviews.
• Contribute to backlog management and planning.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Mentor fellow engineers and automate repetitive work.
• Develop and improve scalability, reliability, and operational quality of services.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MariaDB

Valkey

Redis

DevOps

Automation

Linux

Automated testing

Distributed systems

Performance optimization

Security fixes

English fluency

Job description

Aiven is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Database Operations team to keep PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Valkey services stable, automated, and scalable. You’ll contribute to code, participate in reviews, and drive automation across production systems.

You'll work primarily with Python on a Linux stack, mentor others, and tackle performance, reliability, and security challenges in a global environment. The role emphasizes automation and reducing repetitive manual work.