DBA – Reliability and Automation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Senior Database Reliability Engineer responsible for database health and scalability. Applying software engineering principles to database operations with advanced automation and observability tools.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDockerGoKubernetesMongoDBPostgresPythonRedisSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large-scale PostgreSQL instances. Perform deep-dive performance tuning (vacuuming, indexing strategies, query plan analysis) and manage high-availability configurations (e.g., Patroni, Repmgr).
Architect, deploy, and maintain MongoDB replica sets. Optimize aggregation pipelines and ensure data consistency and scaling.
Manage Redis deployments for caching and real-time data needs. Implement Redis Sentinel or Cluster for high availability and advise development teams on data structure best practices.
Handle migrations, version upgrades, patching, and backups across platforms to ensure zero-loss recovery point objectives (RPO).
Utilize Dynatrace to monitor database health, create custom dashboards, and set up intelligent alerting.
Use Dynatrace’s AI-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, deadlocks, and slow-running queries.
Analyze trends in data growth and resource utilization to proactively scale infrastructure.
Automate the provisioning and configuration of database environments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Work with DevOps teams to integrate database schema changes and deployments into automated pipelines.
Develop scripts (Python, Bash, or Go) to automate routine maintenance tasks and implement self-healing capabilities for common failure modes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing databases within orchestrated environments.
Relevant certifications (e.g., PostgreSQL Professional, MongoDB Certified DBA, or Dynatrace Associate).
Experience with cloud-native database services (Cloud SQL, MongoDB Atlas) is a plus.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to solve complex, multi-dimensional problems under pressure.
Collaboration: Strong communication skills to act as a bridge between AppDev, Infrastructure, and Security teams.
Precision: A meticulous approach to data integrity and system security.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Sustainability Ford Motor Company is a globally renowned automotive company based in the United States, established by Henry Ford. The company is committed to building a better world where every individual has the freedom to move and follow their dreams. Ford is dedicated to innovation, with a focus on services, experiences, and software alongside its traditional vehicle manufacturing. The company is actively involved in sustainability initiatives and aims to meet ambitious environmental targets. Ford values service, community impact, and strives to combine business success with social and environmental responsibility. With a rich history of over 121 years, Ford continues to adapt and lead in the evolving automotive landscape. DBA – Reliability and Automation Engineer 🔥 0 minutes ago 🇮🇳 India – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🤖 QA Automation Engineer Ansible Cloud Docker Kubernetes MongoDB Postgres Python Redis SQL Terraform Go Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Manage large-scale PostgreSQL instances. Perform deep-dive performance tuning (vacuuming, indexing strategies, query plan analysis) and manage high-availability configurations (e.g., Patroni, Repmgr).
Architect, deploy, and maintain MongoDB replica sets. Optimize aggregation pipelines and ensure data consistency and scaling.
Manage Redis deployments for caching and real-time data needs. Implement Redis Sentinel or Cluster for high availability and advise development teams on data structure best practices.
Handle migrations, version upgrades, patching, and backups across platforms to ensure zero-loss recovery point objectives (RPO).
Utilize Dynatrace to monitor database health, create custom dashboards, and set up intelligent alerting.
Use Dynatrace’s AI-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, deadlocks, and slow-running queries.
Analyze trends in data growth and resource utilization to proactively scale infrastructure.
Automate the provisioning and configuration of database environments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Work with DevOps teams to integrate database schema changes and deployments into automated pipelines.
Develop scripts (Python, Bash, or Go) to automate routine maintenance tasks and implement self-healing capabilities for common failure modes. 🎯 Requirements
Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing databases within orchestrated environments.
Relevant certifications (e.g., PostgreSQL Professional, MongoDB Certified DBA, or Dynatrace Associate).
Experience with cloud-native database services (Cloud SQL, MongoDB Atlas) is a plus.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to solve complex, multi-dimensional problems under pressure.
Collaboration: Strong communication skills to act as a bridge between AppDev, Infrastructure, and Security teams.
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Hard Skills & Tools

PostgreSQLMongoDBRedisTerraformAnsibleCloudFormationPythonBashGoperformance tuning

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingcollaborationprecision

Certifications

PostgreSQL ProfessionalMongoDB Certified DBADynatrace Associate