Milliman-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Brookfield, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

The Site Reliability Engineer III will be the go-to authority for PostgreSQL database management and optimization. This role requires deep technical expertise in PostgreSQL, alongside extensive experience with AWS services, IAM security, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, DocumentDB, and other data platform technologies. You will be responsible for database design, implementation, security, performance tuning, and integration with various data technologies.

  • Observability Design DB observability strategy and help implement reusable patterns to meet varying levels of required visibility
  • Create observability dashboards that provide real-time visibility into key database metrics and health indicators
  • Recommend best practices for monitoring, tracing, and logging Cloud (AWS) databases
  • Establish anomaly detection/alerting and help tune DBs for performance and cost
  • Database Design and Implementation: Architect, implement, and help maintain PostgreSQL databases on AWS
  • Optimize database schema, indexing, and query performance for high availability and scalability
  • Ensure robust security measures are in place to protect sensitive data
  • AWS Integration: Implement backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions using AWS tools
  • Ensure compliance with AWS best practices and security policies
  • Recommend storage patterns and policies to optimize cost savings
  • IAM Security: Implement and help manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies for secure access control
  • Conduct regular security audits and ensure adherence to security protocols
  • Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and enhance security measures
  • Database development Extensive experience in writing highly performant PL/pgSQL
  • Ability to proactively diagnose performance issues and refactor code to be more performant
  • Support Non-Relational Data Platforms Optimize data models and query performance for DynamoDB
  • Integrate DynamoDB with other AWS services and third-party applications
  • Deploy, manage, and optimize OpenSearch clusters for search and analytics use cases
  • Design, implement, and maintain DocumentDB instances
  • Data Platform Integration: Facilitate data integration and ETL processes between various data sources and targets.
  • Implement data governance and data quality best practices.
  • Ensure seamless integration and data synchronization between various data platforms.
  • Work with additional data technologies such as Redis, Kafka, Amazon SQS, etc.
  • Familiar with Terraform and infrastructure as code concepts
  • Familiarity with setting up dashboards and alerting in Datadog and AWS
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level support for database-related issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for recurring problems
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance
  • Mentorship and Training: Mentor and train database administrators and developers
  • Develop and deliver training sessions and documentation on best practices and new technologies
  • 5+ years of experience working with PostgreSQL databases, including advanced features and performance tuning.
  • Extensive experience with AWS services, particularly RDS, EC2, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB
  • Strong understanding of AWS IAM security best practices and implementation
  • Proficient in other data technologies such as /Valkey, Kafka, Amazon SQS, OpenSearch, DocumentDB. etc.
  • Strong understanding of database design principles, normalization, and indexing
  • Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Continued education and/or advanced degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • AWS certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Database - Specialty, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty)
  • Ability to understand and refactor complex legacy software
  • Experience in environments subject to HIPAA and/or PCI regulations
  • Professional experience with project lifecycle planning such as Agile/Scrum
  • Comfortable with Atlassian software suite (Jira, Confluence, and OpsGenie)
  • AWS Glue
  • AWS Neptune or other AWS purpose-built databases
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
  • 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
  • Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
  • Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
  • Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
  • Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
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