Database Administrator (DBA / DBRE)

About the Role

We are hiring a Database Administrator (DBA / DBRE) to support a fast-growing global technology company in Santa Clara, California.

This role will focus on the operation, reliability, performance, and automation of cloud and on-premises database environments. You will work closely with engineering, SRE, and security teams to maintain highly available database systems and continuously improve database infrastructure and operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support cloud database environments, including AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora, and GCP Cloud SQL, as well as databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and SQL Server.

• Improve database reliability through monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and clearly defined service-level objectives.

• Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform to automate and manage database resources.

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery processes, including regular recovery testing and business continuity planning.

• Review SQL performance, troubleshoot slow queries, optimize indexes, and perform database configuration and parameter tuning.

• Support highly available database architectures, including replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms.

• Implement database security practices including access controls, auditing, encryption, and data masking.

• Partner with engineering, SRE, and security teams to improve database automation, observability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in database administration, database reliability engineering, or a closely related area.

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL.

• Experience with AWS database services such as RDS or Aurora, or GCP Cloud SQL.

• Experience supporting scalable and highly available database environments.

• Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Scripting experience with Python, Shell, or similar languages for automation.

• Experience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident review.

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience with Redis, SQL Server, or Oracle.

• Experience supporting databases in large-scale cloud or distributed environments.

• Familiarity with database security, data governance, or privacy-related technical practices.

Location

Santa Clara, California

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000–$150,000. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

The benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates, subject to applicable requirements and company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.