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We’re looking for a Software Engineer III (Database Engineer) to own the reliability, performance, and scalability of our production database systems. This role focuses on high-availability OLTP environments and ensures safe, efficient integration with downstream data systems. You will work across MySQL, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB systems, supporting replication strategies, ELT/ETL pipelines, and streaming integrations. This role partners closely with backend, data, and infrastructure teams to protect transactional systems while enabling scalable data movement across the organization. This position requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to balance performance, cost, and data integrity in production environments.
Job Responsibility
Operate and optimize production database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Elastic
Design and manage binlog and logical replication strategies
Support ELT/ETL pipelines and CDC workflows to ensure safe data movement
Integrate transactional systems with Kafka-based streaming architectures
Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and scaling strategies
Manage backups, failover processes, and disaster recovery (PITR)
Monitor system health and drive infrastructure cost efficiency
Enforce data integrity, security, and compliance standards
Lead and support database-related incident response
Requirements
5+ years of database engineering experience in production environments
Deep hands-on experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
Experience owning and supporting high-availability OLTP systems
Experience with binlog or logical replication
Experience integrating OLTP systems with Kafka or similar streaming platforms
Experience supporting ELT/ETL pipelines and data workflows
Strong understanding of ACID principles and transaction isolation levels