Lead Cloud Database Reliability Engineer

Coupa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coupa is seeking a Lead Database Reliability Engineer to oversee cloud-based MySQL environments. In this role, you will design and maintain reliable database infrastructures that support critical applications while driving automation and mentoring junior engineers.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience in database management, deep expertise in MySQL, and strong automation skills, including scripting and cloud experience. This position aims to ensure high performance, security, and resilience of the database systems used globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on database administration and management experience.
• Deep expertise in MySQL and cloud database services.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead database architecture and design initiatives.
• Optimize database operations with AI/ML technologies.
• Develop and maintain database monitoring and disaster recovery systems.

Skills

MySQL expertise

Automation

Cloud experience (AWS)

Database observability solutions

Disaster recovery solutions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Bash

Python

Ruby

Terraform

Job description

Coupa is seeking a Lead Database Reliability Engineer to oversee cloud-based MySQL environments. In this role, you will design and maintain reliable database infrastructures that support critical applications while driving automation and mentoring junior engineers.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of experience in database management, deep expertise in MySQL, and strong automation skills, including scripting and cloud experience. This position aims to ensure high performance, security, and resilience of the database systems used globally.