Database Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Database Administrator to manage, secure, and tune high-availability production databases, working closely with engineering teams. This is a hands-on DBA role focused on database administration, performance, security, and reliability—not Data Engineering.

The mandatory requirements are 3–4 years of hands-on DBA experience , Microsoft SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL, PowerShell or Python, Terraform, Confluent Kafka, AWS RDS and Aurora, performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery, and an upper-intermediate English level.

What you will do

• Maintain high availability of production database systems and keep them performing well.
• Plan for and carry out disaster recovery, ensuring zero data loss in case of disaster.
• Keep database systems secure, including access control, and adhere to security protocols.
• Analyze and tune database performance, and diagnose difficult performance issues.
• Work closely with engineers on system design, performance tuning and technical support.
• Operate hands-on in an extremely technical environment, administering the data systems that support the Glassdoor website.
• Stay composed under pressure and navigate extremely stressful situations.

Must haves

• Mid-level with 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in the skills listed below.
• Experience with both Microsoft SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL ; candidates may be stronger in either one.
• Experience with AWS, particularly RDS and Aurora .
• Programming experience with PowerShell or Python .
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform .
• Experience with Kafka (Confluent Kafka) , such as administration and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with performance analysis and tuning .
• Experience working closely with engineering teams, including requirements gathering, design reviews and delivering work on tight deadlines.
• Experience administering high-function, high-availability production systems .
• Experience performing disaster recoveries .
• Adept at diagnosing difficult performance issues .
• Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to haves

• Experience building Kafka connectors and topics.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Experience with Snowflake.
• Experience with other relational databases such as MySQL.
• Advanced Kafka experience, including KSQL and Flink.

Perks

• Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
• Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
• Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
• Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
• Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
• Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location