Staff Database Reliability Engineer
About The Position
The Core Infrastructure Team is responsible for managing all of the infrastructure and databases at BILL. We utilize Foglight, DataDog (for Logging, Metrics, and APM), Splunk, and CloudWatch (through Datadog integration) for real-time alerts via Slack and PagerDuty. We are strong advocates of Infrastructure as Code, and to achieve this, we utilize Terraform and AWS ECS. We are looking for a Staff Database Reliability Engineer with developer experience in Oracle and GoldenGate to join us in supporting and enhancing our mission-critical database systems to achieve higher levels of performance, availability, backup/recovery, and security. As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with our Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to design, implement and scale our database engines that power the BILL suite of applications. If you thrive on tackling significant challenges involving large datasets, online processing, and complex systems to drive business results, then this is the ideal job for you! As a Staff Database Reliability Engineer, you will serve as the subject matter expert, responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the stability of our PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and cloud-native databases like DynamoDB.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong skills in optimization, security, and access control, including 3+ years managing databases on AWS.
- Proficient in Python
- Expert in IaC with Terraform and GitLab, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure.
- Advanced experience with replication tools like GoldenGate or Debezium
- Solid SQL skills and experience in complex query optimization.
- Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Foglight, DataDog, Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring and issue resolution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB is desired.
- Major plus AWS certified Database - Specialty and Terraform certification
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
- HSA & FSA accounts
- Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts
- Wellness & Fitness initiatives
- Employee recognition and referral programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
