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Highly technical database expert

Canberra
beBeeDatabase
Database
Posted: 19 August
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About This Role

We're looking for an experienced Engineer to join our Data Services team. Our goal is to take our database systems to the next level, and we need someone who can help us achieve this.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data components, including Cassandra, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, ZooKeeper, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. They'll use this knowledge to operate and automate properly configured clusters, ensuring they're running smoothly and efficiently.

This role requires someone who's comfortable working with Kubernetes and managing container images. The successful candidate will also be able to develop infrastructure services to support our engineering team's pursuit of a full DevOps model.

As part of our team, you'll work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues. You'll be responsible for keeping petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain a deep understanding of data components and use that knowledge to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
* Develop infrastructure services to support the engineering team's pursuit of a full DevOps model.
* Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues.
* Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

Requirements:

* Configuration management (Chef)
* Scripting in Python and bash
* Experience with large-scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Kafka, ZooKeeper, and MySQL
* Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
* Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP, and OCI
* Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
* Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team

Benefits:

* Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
* Market leader in compensation and equity awards
* Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
* Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
* Paid parental and adoption leaves
* Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
* Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
* Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
* Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

About Us:

We're a mission-driven company that cultivates a culture that gives every employee both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented individuals to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to our customers, community, and each other.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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