Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) / NYC / Hybrid

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing infrastructure team in New York City focused on the performance, reliability, and scalability of production database systems. This is a full-time, hybrid position working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Terraform to manage secure, high-availability data systems across cloud and on-premise environments.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to take real ownership over database infrastructure in a high-impact environment. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly supports business-critical applications accessed by thousands of users. If you're passionate about data reliability, performance tuning, and automation-and want a role where your contributions are visible and valued-this is a great opportunity for long-term growth.
Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Experience supporting high-availability database clusters with replication and sharding
• Strong SQL and Python skills, with solid knowledge of MySQL internals
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible)
• Strong background in Linux systems and shell scripting
• Understanding of zero-downtime migrations and database performance tuning

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Ruby on Rails or Golang
• Knowledge of caching tools such as Redis or Memcached
• Familiarity with DataDog, CircleCI, or similar monitoring platforms
• Experience supporting data compliance initiatives (SOC2, ISO, HIPAA)
• Background in scripting, automation, and CI/CD systems
• Experience in startup environments or scaling database systems in fast-growing teams

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 60% Database Performance, Architecture, and Monitoring (MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS)
• 40% Tooling, Automation, and Backup/Recovery Planning

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands-On Database Operations and Optimization
• 40% Collaboration with Infra, SRE, and Compliance Teams

The Offer

• Bonus Eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Equity Compensation

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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