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Database Reliability Engineer

Viant

Location:
United States, Irvine ▼
Los Angeles

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Database Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of our database infrastructure across cloud platforms including AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This position offers a great opportunity to grow technically while contributing to performance, automation, and reliability of our data systems.

Job Responsibility:

Database Maintenance and Operations - Maintain database health by managing backups, replication, and routine maintenance tasks across environments (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
Cloud Database Support - Assist with administration of cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Cloud SQL, ensuring reliability and performance
Monitoring and Alerting - Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana, as well as cloud-native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver) to proactively detect and resolve database issues
Performance Tuning - Collaborate with senior DBAs and developers to optimize queries, indexes, and configurations for better performance
Automation and Scripting - Automate recurring tasks using scripts and contribute to deployment pipelines and database change management processes
Security and Access Management - Implement role-based access controls, audit trails, and enforce best practices for data security and compliance
Documentation and Support - Document database configurations, procedures, and incident reports. Provide support during incidents and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues

Requirements:

2–5 years of experience in database administration in production environments
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Hands-on exposure to AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, BigQuery)
Experience with Linux systems and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver)
Proficient in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools
Familiar with CI/CD and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Hands-on experience with Grafana and Prometheus for database and infrastructure monitoring
Understanding of backup and recovery strategies, replication, and high availability
Basic knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring tools (e.g., EverSQL)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to have:

Exposure to NoSQL or distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Aerospike)
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions)
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in regulated environments or with data compliance standards

What we offer:

fully paid health insurance
paid parental leave
unlimited PTO

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 13, 2025

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