Database Engineer

We are looking for a Database Administrator to manage, secure, and tune high-availability production databases, working closely with engineering teams. This is a hands-on DBA role focused on database administration, performance, security, and reliability—not Data Engineering. The mandatory requirements are 3–4 years of hands-on DBA experience , Microsoft SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL, PowerShell or Python, Terraform, Confluent Kafka, AWS RDS and Aurora, performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery, and an upper-intermediate English level. What you will do Maintain high availability of production database systems and keep them performing well. Plan for and carry out disaster recovery, ensuring zero data loss in case of disaster. Keep database systems secure, including access control, and adhere to security protocols. Analyze and tune database performance, and diagnose difficult performance issues. Work closely with engineers on system design, performance tuning and technical support. Operate hands-on in an extremely technical environment, administering the data systems that support the Glassdoor website. Stay composed under pressure and navigate extremely stressful situations. Must haves Mid-level with 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in the skills listed below. Experience with both Microsoft SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL ; candidates may be stronger in either one. Experience with AWS, particularly RDS and Aurora . Programming experience with PowerShell or Python . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform . Experience with Kafka (Confluent Kafka) , such as administration and troubleshooting. Extensive experience with performance analysis and tuning . Experience working closely with engineering teams, including requirements gathering, design reviews and delivering work on tight deadlines. Experience administering high-function, high-availability production systems . Nice to haves Experience building Kafka connectors and topics. Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. Experience with Snowflake. Experience with other relational databases such as MySQL. Advanced Kafka experience, including KSQL and Flink. Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location #J-18808-Ljbffr