Ensure maximum availability and reliability of mission-critical database systems across hybrid infrastructure.
Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server Always-on Availability Groups, clustering, and replication topologies. Constantly improve the observability of all database systems.
Lead major database upgrade initiatives and modernization efforts. Support other engineers and teams in their use of database systems.
Continuously enhance observability using telemetry, performance analysis, and proactive monitoring.
Continuously enhance processes through automation. Automate operational workflows using PowerShell, Python, and CI/CD tooling.
Ensure all data is protected and secure
Participate in our on-call rotation
Troubleshoot and tune high-load production systems, including complex performance and replication issues.
Lead technical response during high-severity incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
Ensure database security, backup integrity, and disaster recovery readiness.
Contribute to the development of best practices for database engineering and reliability.
Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable, resilient data architectures.
Mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience managing database systems
Basic understanding of multi-tenant, database-driven applications
Familiarity with common data storage technologies and use cases
Proficiency in a common high-level language such as PowerShell or Python
Design, implement, and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and transactional replication
Lead and execute major upgrade initiatives (e.g., SQL Server version upgrades, compatibility level transitions)
Own disaster recovery validation and failover strategy execution
Investigate and resolve complex replication and distribution database failures

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
A 6% 401(k) match
Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
Life insurance 2x salary
Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
$65/month Remote work stipend for internet
Culture and team-building activities
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

SQL ServerAlways On Availability GroupsclusteringreplicationPowerShellPythonCI/CDdatabase securitydisaster recoveryperformance analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationtroubleshootingcommunicationproblem-solvingprocess improvementobservability enhancementroot cause analysiscross-functional teamwork