Database Reliability Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10+)

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer to own the health and performance of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. The role sits in IT Engineering and requires Linux expertise, scripting, and strong troubleshooting skills.

You will automate tasks with Python/Bash, implement comprehensive monitoring, and design robust backup/DR strategies while collaborating with software teams and other DB staff. A bachelor's degree (or 5+ years in lieu) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering; 8+ years of IT experience or 5+ years in database reliability/DevOps without degree.
• 5+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication.
• 5+ years experience in developing monitoring tools and tuning databases.

Responsibilities

• Own the health, uptime and performance of all Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Partner with internal customers to understand challenges, plan improvements and anticipate future needs.
• Develop code for automation of routine tasks using Python, Bash, or similar scripting language.
• Engineer, deploy, maintain, and own all aspects of database monitoring.
• Provide backup/restore solutions and disaster recovery testing.
• Identify and optimize abusive queries to improve system efficiency.
• Document actions and configurations for database systems.
• Support and mentor other database engineers and admins.

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Linux

Troubleshooting

Python

Bash

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering

Tools

Oracle RAC

RMAN

Barman

PGhero

Python

Git

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

DATABASE RELIABILITY ENGINEER

the company is looking for an experienced Database Reliability Engineer with expert-level technical knowledge and broad hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL database technologies. This employee will be in the IT Engineering organization and join a team of database administrators and engineers responsible for all database technologies used throughout the company. The ideal candidate will be flexible, flourish in a fast paced and challenging environment and have an insatiable desire to learn. They should be a self-starter, self-motivator, and possess ingenuity to excel at this position. This individual will need to demonstrate strong knowledge in Linux, server/storage infrastructure, and troubleshooting skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership of the health, uptime and performance of all Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Partner with internal customers to understand current challenges, plan/communicate improvements and anticipate future needs
• Develop code for automation of routine tasks by leveraging Python, bash, or a similar scripting language
• Engineer, deploy, maintain, and own all aspects of database monitoring
• Provide comprehensive and fully vetted backup restore solutions
• Engineer, implement, and routinely test disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Identify and optimize abusive queries to increase system efficiency
• Design and standardize detailed test conditions and test cases to ensure quality of queries and reports
• Research and troubleshoot data questions and provide support to our software developer teams
• Collaborate on problem resolution, team decisions, and project planning
• Develop strong documentation and support runbooks
• Document actions taken on and all configurations applied to database systems
• Support and foster the professional growth of other database engineering and administration staff via cross-training, coaching, and responsibility sharing
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Act as a database design, optimization, and maintenance subject matter expert for various teams as they build out and troubleshoot their applications
• Automate database administration and implementation tasks and provide self-service solutions for customers

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline and 8+ years if experience in IT; OR 5+ years of professional experience with database reliability or DevOps in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years experience in optimizing SQL queries and data replication
• 5+ years experience in developing monitoring tools and tuning databases

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in at least two database technologies (i.e. mysql, postgres, oracle, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with highly available solutions and clustered environments
• Ability to participate in and contribute to conversations regarding planning, status updates, root cause analysis, and other collaborations
• Knowledge of configuration management automation and limiting the amount of manual toil
• Knowledge of data structure design and modeling
• Understanding of infrastructure such that you can assist in determining where in the infrastructure a problem originates (whether from a database issue or other)
• Good knowledge of development cycle to interface well with developers
• Experience with Oracle RAC, RMAN, Barman, PGhero and similar backup/troubleshooting technologies
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Have a working knowledge and provide basic support for MS SQL and Windows Server
• Experience with GIT and Python
• Machine learning experience
• Big Data experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: Level 3: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company's Affinjive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].