Staff Database Reliability Engineer

Bill.com; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Bill.com is seeking a Staff Database Reliability Engineer to join its Core Infrastructure Team. You will design automated database infrastructure and real-time data replication, building Kafka-based CDC frameworks to support BILL’s applications.

You’ll work with Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to ensure scalable, resilient data platforms. The role emphasizes IaC with Terraform, Python/Go tooling, and deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and DynamoDB, all within a

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong AWS experience.
• Proficient in Python or Go and IaC with Terraform and Git.
• Advanced experience with replication tools like GoldenGate or Debezium.

Responsibilities

• Design automated database infrastructure and real-time data replication pipelines.
• Build scalable Kafka-based CDC frameworks for BILL suite applications.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to ensure high-performance data environments.

Skills

Python

Go

Terraform

Git

SQL

Kafka

Debezium

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

DynamoDB

Kafka

Debezium

DataDog

Splunk

CloudWatch

Job description

Innovate with purpose
At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses-from startups to established brands-make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don't stop there: we're creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that's ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity-and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We're remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT - and opportunities to connect in person when it counts. BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person's unique skills and experiences. We'd love to hear from you-you might be just what we're looking for, whether in this role or another.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

Core Infrastructure Team

The Core Infrastructure Team is responsible for managing all of the infrastructure and databases at BILL. We utilize Foglight, DataDog (for Logging, Metrics, and APM), Splunk, and CloudWatch (through Datadog integration) for real-time alerts via Slack and PagerDuty. We are strong advocates of Infrastructure as Code, and to achieve this, we utilize Terraform and AWS ECS.

We are looking for a Staff Database Reliability Engineer with strong developer experience in PostgreSQL, Oracle, and DynamoDB to join us in building, scaling, and automating our mission-critical database platforms. In this role, you will design automated database infrastructure, write custom tooling, and build resilient real-time data replication architecture by streaming data from databases into Kafka using tools like Oracle GoldenGate and Debezium to power the BILL suite of applications. As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to engineer high-performance, event-driven data pipelines and self-service database systems.

As a Staff Database Reliability Engineer, you will serve as both a system architect and builder. Joining a team of dedicated engineers, you will contribute to the design, automation, and optimization of our PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and DynamoDB environments, building modern CI/CD pipelines, automated failovers, and scalable Kafka-based CDC frameworks to ensure stability and real-time data availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong skills in optimization, security, and access control, including 3+ years managing databases on AWS
• Proficient in Python or Go
• Expert in IaC with Terraform and Git, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure
• Advanced experience with replication tools like GoldenGate or Debezium
• Solid SQL skills and experience in complex query optimization
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like DataDog, Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring and issue resolution

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB
• AWS certified Database - Specialty and Terraform certification

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary ranges noted below roles in the specific geographic zones

Compensation and Benefits

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
• HSA & FSA accounts
• Life Insurance, Long & Sho

What's in it for you?

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn't only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL: