Senior Database Reliability Engineer
Core
Design, support, and optimize on-premise and cloud-based Microsoft SQL Server database platforms to enable critical business and operational processes.
Role type
Senior Database Reliability Engineer (IC)
Builds
Enterprise SQL Server database platforms, high-availability clusters, disaster recovery systems, and automated provisioning pipelines.
Domain
Enterprise Technology / Database Administration / Cloud & On-Premise Hybrid
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server administration, T-SQL, PowerShell scripting, database performance tuning, capacity planning, disaster recovery strategies, automation (Terraform, Ansible, Chef), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD integration, system architecture design
Preferred skills
SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Oracle or PostgreSQL administration
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos, DockerEE
Responsibilities
Architect and manage enterprise SQL Server environments; lead performance tuning and high-availability strategies; implement backup and recovery procedures; perform capacity planning and resource provisioning; automate operations using IaC; troubleshoot complex system issues; mentor junior engineers; participate in CI/CD pipelines; implement monitoring and observability strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC