Sr Database Engineer - Remote

We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer / Reliability Engineer to join a sprint-based DBA squad. This role is focused on evolving traditional DBA work into a reliability-first, self-service database platform. You will prioritize recoverability, lifecycle management, and modeling best practices over custodial ticket work.

Responsibilities:

• Own database reliability outcomes, including availability, performance, and recoverability
• Design and operationalize data-loss recovery procedures (restore workflows, validation, execution plans)
• Lead database fleet lifecycle management (versions, patching, sizing, standards)
• Improve alerting, observability, incident response, and RCA processes
• Implement secure-by-default database patterns (least privilege, encryption, auditability)
• Build self-service database capabilities to reduce support burden
• Pair daily with internal DBAs to model DBRE practices through observational learning

Skills/Qualifications:

• 10+ years in DBA or DBRE roles
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS / Aurora
• Strong expertise in Postgres and/or MySQL
• Proven experience executing restores and recovery under pressure
• Comfortable working in agile teams (standups, sprints, shared backlog)
• Automation-first mindset

Nice-to-Haves

• Kubernetes / EKS familiarity
• Experience in compliance-heavy environments
• Cost-aware database sizing patterns