Database Engineer II

AXS; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with employer match

Training and education reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

A leading ticketing company located in Frisco, TX, is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design and maintain databases for their products. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, with a strong background in PostgreSQL and CI/CD tools. Responsibilities include integrating database solutions into development pipelines and ensuring performance and security. A comprehensive benefits package and the potential for a bonus are included. This role offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases.
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Terraform

CI/CD tools

DevOps

Database performance tuning

Education

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

Tools

CloudFormation

Ansible

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.

Role

AXS is 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).
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of 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, 401(k) 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 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, plus access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs.

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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