Innovate with purposeAt BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses-from startups to established brands-make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don't stop there: we're creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.
Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that's ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity-and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.
BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person's unique skills and experiences. We'd love to hear from you-you might be just what we're looking for, whether in this role or another.
Let's give businesses more time for what matters.
Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech CompanyThe Core Infrastructure Team is responsible for managing all of the infrastructure and databases at BILL. We utilize Foglight, DataDog (for Logging, Metrics, and APM), Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time alerts. We are strong advocates of
Infrastructure as Code, and to achieve this, we utilize Terraform and AWS ECS.
We are looking for a
Staff Database Reliability Engineer with deep expertise in
Oracle on AWS to join us in supporting and enhancing our mission-critical database systems. As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with our Systems Engineers and Architects to design, implement, and scale the database engines that power the BILL suite of applications.
This role is not for a traditional "Click-Ops" DBA. We are seeking an automation-first engineer. If you thrive on modernizing enterprise database stacks, writing code to eliminate manual toil, and tackling complex challenges involving large datasets to drive business results, this is the ideal job for you.
Your Role: As a Staff Database Reliability Engineer, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the stability of our
Oracle and cloud-native ecosystems. You will pivot our stack toward full automation, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and seamless scaling.
We'd love to chat if you have:- Deep Oracle Expertise: 8+ years of experience in database engineering with a primary focus on Oracle (19c or later), including strong skills in performance tuning (AWR, ASH, execution plans), security, and access control.
- AWS Experience: 3+ years managing mission-critical Oracle databases on AWS (RDS Custom or EC2).
- Mandatory Automation Skills: Proven proficiency in EITHER Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (writing custom modules, state management) OR advanced scripting/development using Python (boto3, automation frameworks). Candidates must be able to demonstrate code samples.
- Replication Mastery: Advanced experience with Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data integration and migration.
- GitOps Mindset: Experience applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure changes (CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/GitHub).
- Observability: Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Foglight, DataDog, Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring and issue resolution.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus Points:- Oracle Certification: Possession of OCP (Oracle Certified Professional) or OCM (Oracle Certified Master) credentials.
- Modern CDC Tools: Familiarity with open-source replication tools like Debezium.
- NoSQL Experience: Hands-on experience with DynamoDB.
- AWS Certification: AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
- IaC Certification: HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
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The estimated salary range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role. Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits.
San Jose pay range
$180,000-$216,000 USD
What's in it for you? Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn't only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.
Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:
- 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
- HSA & FSA accounts
- Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts
- Wellness & Fitness initiatives
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- And much more
Don't believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.
BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.
We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact To ensure a fair evaluation, our Candidate Integrity Policy prohibits the use of unapproved external assistance, including generative AI, during live interviews or assessments. Doing so will result in a review and potential disqualification.
Our Applicant Privacy Notice describes how BILL treats the personal information it receives from applicants.
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