Int Database Reliability Engineer – DBRE

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, develop, sustain, monitor, and resolve issues within the cloud-based MySQL database infrastructure.

• Automate and script processes to minimize operational challenges.

• Work in tandem with Engineering and SRE teams to facilitate the development of new products.

• Ensure dependable database integration throughout the platform.

• Track MySQL database metrics to meet performance and reliability targets.

• Recognize operational challenges and implement automation and processes to effectively manage MySQL systems at scale.

• Utilize a data-driven methodology for performance enhancement, availability upgrades, and operational efficiency.

• Assist Engineering and SRE teams with database migrations, query optimization, schema/design enhancements, and MySQL configuration and deployment strategies.

• Support the DBA team with performance troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with relational database systems.

• Extensive hands-on experience in MySQL administration, performance optimization, replication, and high availability/disaster recovery.

• At least 1 year in a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) or database-centric engineering role.

• Experience in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, with a preference for Azure.

• Proficiency in coding and automation using Python, PowerShell, SQL, and similar languages.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Ansible and Terraform.

• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Preferred experience with MySQL.

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL is advantageous.

• Experience with very large databases (1+ TB).

• Proven track record in managing extensive database fleets (100+ instances).

• Proficient in PowerShell, C#, SQL, and Python.

• Additional experience with Git, Jira, Azure Cloud, Grafana, and NoSQL technologies is beneficial.

• Availability for on-call or after-hours work is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits commencing from Day 1.

• Retirement Plan Matching.

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• Wellness Support Programs and Resources.

• Parental and Caregiver Leaves.

• Support for Fertility and Adoption.

• Ongoing Development Support Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Communities for Allyship and Inclusion.

• Employee Recognition initiatives.

• Bonus opportunities.

• In-office events, including onboarding, team gatherings, and semi-annual and annual meetings.