Database Reliability Engineer
- Irvine, CA
- $130,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Database Maintenance and Operations - Maintain database health by managing backups, replication, and routine maintenance tasks across environments (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
- Cloud Database Support - Assist with administration of cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Cloud SQL, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Monitoring and Alerting - Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana, as well as cloud-native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver) to proactively detect and resolve database issues.
- Performance Tuning - Collaborate with senior DBAs and developers to optimize queries, indexes, and configurations for better performance.
- Automation and Scripting - Automate recurring tasks using scripts and contribute to deployment pipelines and database change management processes.
- Security and Access Management - Implement role-based access controls, audit trails, and enforce best practices for data security and compliance.
- Documentation and Support - Document database configurations, procedures, and incident reports. Provide support during incidents and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
- 2-5 years of experience in database administration in production environments.
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Hands-on exposure to AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, BigQuery).
- Experience with Linux systems and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver).
- Proficient in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools.
- Familiar with CI/CD and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Hands-on experience with Grafana and Prometheus for database and infrastructure monitoring.
- Understanding of backup and recovery strategies, replication, and high availability.
- Basic knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring tools (e.g., EverSQL).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Exposure to NoSQL or distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Aerospike).
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions).
- Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience working in regulated environments or with data compliance standards.
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