Senior PostgreSQL & Kubernetes Support Engineer (Remote)

Percona; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global database solutions provider is seeking a Senior Support Engineer with deep expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL. In this remote role, you'll assist client teams with complex database issues and help enhance their database infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience with Kubernetes, database tuning, and Linux systems. You'll also contribute to written content for community engagement and support. Join a collaborative team at an innovative organization dedicated to open source solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Paid time off programs

Career development funding

Remote office setup

Connectivity allowances

Equity incentive plan

Social responsibility programs

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on knowledge of MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated ability in database performance tuning.
• Experience in administering Linux systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Self-directed and proactive about skill growth.
• Fluent in English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist customer DBA teams with high complexity problems.
• Gather data and analyze issues, presenting findings clearly.
• Create content for knowledge base and community engagement.

Skills

MySQL expertise

PostgreSQL expertise

Kubernetes experience

Containerization knowledge

Database performance tuning

Linux system administration

Troubleshooting skills

Fluent English communication

Tools

Percona Xtrabackup

Tools for MySQL

pglogical

AWS

GCP

Azure

Percona Monitoring and Management

Percona Toolkit

Job description

A global database solutions provider is seeking a Senior Support Engineer with deep expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL. In this remote role, you'll assist client teams with complex database issues and help enhance their database infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have experience with Kubernetes, database tuning, and Linux systems. You'll also contribute to written content for community engagement and support. Join a collaborative team at an innovative organization dedicated to open source solutions.