Senior Database Reliability Engineer (AWS/MySQL/MongoDB)

We are looking for a full-time, remote Senior Database Reliability Engineer with 5+ years of experience running database reliability using MySQL and MongoDB to join our U.S. client. In this role, you will serve as a technical consultant and subject matter expert, leading database strategy, migration projects, and reliability efforts across a complex cloud-based platform.

Our client provides integrated software and marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, specializing in short-term rental management. Their platform provides vacation rental companies with an enterprise-class Property Management System integrating booking, guest communications, and financial reporting systems - all built with partner organization integrations in mind.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data strategies for AWS Aurora (MySQL) and PostgreSQL services within the platform in AWS
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability
• Implement strategies to enhance data quality and efficiency
• Optimize query performance and troubleshoot complex database issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data quality issues
• Set configuration standards for MySQL and MongoDB database services
• Address escalated database infrastructure issues, and monitor database infrastructure components for performance, capacity, failures, and uptime
• Utilize programming languages such as: PHP, Javascript to understand the usage of data and data types
• Lead database migration projects and version upgrades
• Work within time frames following change management processes to provide maximum uptime
• Adhere to security policies along with working with audit teams
• Research and remediate system vulnerabilities
• Professionally represent the Database team as a technical consultant on projects
• Maintain documentation of all database infrastructure, database scheduled jobs, and other related components including code builds and modifications
• Participate in on-call rotation

Required Experience

• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills
• 5+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and workflow management utilizing MySQL and MongoDB database services and methodologies
• Extensive experience with AWS Aurora RDS services
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with PHP and Python
• Expertise in crafting advanced MySQL queries and optimizing database performance
• Extensive experience in ETL processes for seamless data movement across systems
• Familiarity with processing and analyzing large datasets
• Experience with utilizing database monitoring tools
• Capacity management for the database services
• Knowledge of ETL and reporting services
• Experience operating in an Agile based SDLC environment
• A desire to iterate and continuously improve the environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high velocity environment

Desired Experience

• University degree or relevant industry experience

Additional Information

• Knowing your ideas are heard and matter think big!
• You get to own your job and be recognized for your contributions
• Work with smart and creative people
• Making mistakes is human. Let's learn from them. Be transparent!
• We recognize you as an individual no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you!
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 floating day, 3 sick days, and designated national holidays
• Start: ASAP

About Velozient

We are a privately held, nearshore software development company providing outsourced development resources to North American companies. Our mission is to offer development talent that enjoys taking on challenging work, wants to grow their skills and experiences building software, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. We are focused on providing world-class remote resources to work as valued client team members. If this type of opportunity excites you, then consider joining our team!