Database Engineer II

AEG; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

AEG in Frisco, Texas is hiring a Database Engineer to design and maintain databases for their products. Responsibilities include managing relational and NoSQL databases, integrating deployments into CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, especially in a DevOps/Cloud environment, and proficient in key database technologies such as PostgreSQL and Oracle. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA.
• At least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases.
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize database queries and execution plans.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Database security

Troubleshooting skills

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Oracle

SQL Server

Kafka

Job description

Database Engineer

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

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. Full‑time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.

What’s in it for You?

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kicking!
• 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.

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.