Database Engineer at Zola

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Banking, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Cloud IaaS and PaaS knowledge and experience with AWS services - RDS, EC2, IAM, S3, DMS, CloudWatch, Lambda
Knowledge and experience managing Aurora PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL databases
The ability to write and execute SQL scripts in Production
Respond to a variety of database related requests on a daily basis
Show a willingness to learn about latest cloud & AI technologies in the database space
Maintain a consistently high level of service delivery for incidents, requests and changes
The ability to prioritise projects and tasks
Participation in on-call rota on a rotation basis

Responsibilities

Providing standard database maintenance and administration tasks while working closely with Senior Database Engineers to maintain database systems
Performing all kinds of BAU activities independently, and supporting database team stakeholders
Working closely with platform and development teams to ensure the best performance from database systems
Proactively maintaining and monitoring database systems, pre-empting potential issues and guaranteeing 99.99% availability year-round
Promptly addressing stakeholders' support requests, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical data
Fostering innovation within DBA practices, continuously seeking and implementing automation tools to enhance efficiency and quality
Reporting into the Head of Data Platforms

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWS RDSAurora PostgresMySQLSQL ServerAWS EC2WSFCAlwaysOnRedGateTerraformJira

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Database Engineer role?

This is a permanent employee position.

Is this Database Engineer role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Database Engineer position?

Required skills include cloud IaaS and PaaS knowledge with AWS services like RDS, EC2, IAM, S3, DMS, CloudWatch, and Lambda, experience managing Aurora PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MySQL databases, and the ability to write and execute SQL scripts in production.

What is the team like for this Database Engineer role?

You'll join a small and friendly team of Database Engineers managing business-critical databases in AWS, reporting to the Head of Data Platforms, with on-call participation on a rota basis.

What makes a strong candidate for the Database Engineer role at Zopa?

Strong candidates embrace unconventional challenges, think differently, are driven to make an outsized impact, and show willingness to handle daily database requests, BAU activities independently, and collaborate with platform and development teams.

Zola

Online wedding planning and registry platform

About Zola

Zola.com is an online platform designed for couples planning their weddings. It offers a variety of services including customizable wedding invitations, venue and vendor recommendations, and a gift registry that allows couples to manage gifts, experiences, and cash funds all in one place. The platform simplifies the wedding planning process by providing tools for managing guest lists, tracking RSVPs, and meal selections. Zola stands out from competitors by allowing couples to exchange gifts for credit before they are shipped, enhancing the gift-giving experience. The company generates revenue through commissions from vendors and venues booked through its platform, as well as from the sale of wedding-related products. Zola's goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for engaged couples, making wedding planning easier and more organized.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$164.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging platforms offering similar services at lower costs threaten Zola's market share.

Economic downturns may reduce spending on weddings, impacting Zola's revenue.

Expansion into baby registries may dilute Zola's brand focus on weddings.

Differentiation

Zola offers a unique AI tool to balance wedding planning decisions.

Zola's comprehensive platform includes customizable invitations and vendor recommendations.

Zola's guest list management tool streamlines RSVP tracking and meal selections.

Upsides

Zola's AI tool aligns with the trend of integrating AI in wedding planning.

The rise of micro-weddings creates demand for Zola's tailored services.

Zola's digital marketing can leverage increased social media use for wedding planning.

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