Database Reliability Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of data components, including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, applying this expertise to operate and automate well-configured clusters.

• Manage and operate databases within Kubernetes (K8s) environments, encompassing cluster orchestration, container image management, and workload deployment.

• Design and develop Kubernetes-native solutions for data services, including StatefulSets, persistent volumes, and resource management tailored for stateful applications.

• Create infrastructure services to assist the CrowdStrike engineering team in achieving a complete DevOps model.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Customer Support to resolve time-sensitive production issues, no matter when they arise.

• Ensure the safety, security, and accessibility of petabytes of critical business data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in configuration management tools like Chef.

• Skilled in scripting with Python and Bash.

• Experience working with large-scale datastores employing technologies such as Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.

• Practical experience in operating and managing databases in Kubernetes environments, including container orchestration, StatefulSets, persistent storage, and resource optimization.

• Strong familiarity with Kubernetes tools and concepts: kubectl, Helm, YAML manifests, networking, storage classes, and cluster administration.

• Background in managing large-scale, mission-critical Linux environments.

• Experience working within cloud environments, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP, and OCI.

• Proven capability to collaborate effectively with both local and remote teams.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, especially under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A blend of confidence and independence, coupled with the wisdom to seek assistance from team members when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards, leading the market.

• Comprehensive programs for physical and mental wellness.

• Generous vacation and holiday policies for recharging.

• Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Opportunities for professional development available to all employees, regardless of their role or level.

• Employee Networks, local neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• A vibrant office culture featuring world-class amenities.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.