Staff Database Engineer

Visa Inc.
Austin, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 210K

Job location

Remote
Austin, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Database
Databases
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Amazon DynamoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Shell Script
YAML
Cloud Platform System
Terraform

Job description

  • Manage, maintain, and optimize database systems hosted on AmazonWeb Services (AWS) and Azure or GCP Cloud.
  • Provide expertise in managing and administering Aurora MySQL,
  • Aurora PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB
  • Collaborate with the DevOps team to implement infrastructure as codeusing Terraform
  • Must have experience working with Terraform and CICD
  • implementation tools like Codefresh, Env0 or any other tool.
  • Work with a global team, participating in a 24x7 support rotation asneeded.
  • Ensure the performance, reliability, and security of all databaseenvironments.
  • Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions.
  • Assist in capacity planning, backup and recovery procedures, anddisaster recovery drills.

This is a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Requirements

We are seeking a skilled and disciplined DBA Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our global team. You will be instrumental in managing and optimizing our cloud-based database systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability., Basic Qualifications * 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications * Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Database * Administrator (DBA) or in a similar role. * Experience with Cloud environments, including AWS and Azure (provisioning, operations, best practices). * Proven expertise in managing and administering Aurora MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB * Solid understanding of AWS Cloud features and services relevant to database management * Good knowledge and practical experience with Terraform * Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices * Strong sense of trustworthiness, discipline, and the ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Additional Skills (Good to Have): * Knowledge of shell scripting * Cockroach DB or any technology that offer data sharding * Experience with YAML coding

Benefits & conditions

The estimated salary range for this positionis $131,600.00 to $ 210,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

About the company

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

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