Database Engineer II

Stryker Corporation; Frisco (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Company paid basic life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Parental leave

401k plan with 3% match

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness offerings

Job summary

AXS is seeking a Database Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable data solutions for our products. You will shape relational and NoSQL databases, integrate deployments into CI/CD pipelines, and drive secure, automated infrastructure for database provisioning.

Join a team focusing on performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in a cloud-first environment, with opportunities to advance across data platforms and engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a Database Engineer/DBA with 3+ years in DevOps/Cloud environments.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora and related tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Cloud platform expertise (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP a plus).
• Strong security, encryption, auditing, and Kafka knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB).
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines for migrations, rollback, and testing.
• Develop and manage IaC for database provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Implement monitoring, alerting, logging for database health and security.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans for performance and cost.
• Manage high availability, replication, backup, and DR strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and DevOps for secure app-to-db integration.
• Enforce security best practices, including encryption and KMS/CMK access control.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Aurora

MongoDB

Liqbase

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

AWS

KMS/CMK

Kafka

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Kafka

Job description

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events - from concerts and festivals to sports and theater - at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we've consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We're passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we're always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.

The Role

AXS actively seeking a Database Engineer to provide quality, scalable data solutions for AXS products. The candidate will be expected to collaborate to design and then develop, implement, and optimize critical databases, processes and reports to achieve business goals and support the development and data platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, etc.).
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security.
• Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure application-to-database integration.
• Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations.
• Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Liqbase, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus).
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understand on Kafka cluster.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

Pay Scale: $100,000-$120,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.

*Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

*There will be an in-person onsite component as part of our interview process.

What's in it for You?

• Extraordinary People - we're not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Development and Learning - Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
• Community & Belonging - A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

More about AXS

AXS , a subsidiary of AEG , sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you'll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we've dubbed ourselves "Fanatix") who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

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