Senior Database Engineer
Core
Design, build, and operate a global cloud-based database platform (YugabyteDB) and automation tooling to support hundreds of databases and engineers.
Role type
Senior Platform Engineer (IC3 level)
Builds
Internal database platform, automation, and tooling for distributed SQL systems
Domain
Fintech / Distributed Databases / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), Python, DevOps tooling (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD, Teleport), incident response, technical leadership, distributed systems architecture
Preferred skills
Distributed databases (YugabyteDB, CockroachDB, TiDB, Cloud Spanner), migration patterns (CDC, logical replication), Database-as-a-Service platforms
Technologies
YugabyteDB, CockroachDB, TiDB, Cloud Spanner, AWS, GCP, Python, Terraform, Ansible, Teleport
Responsibilities
Design and evolve internal cloud-based database platform; define long-term automation strategy for migrations and upgrades; embed security and compliance controls; act as escalation point for incidents; mentor and coach engineers; participate in on-call rotations; represent team in cross-tribe efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities