Staff Database Reliability Engineer at Achievers

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

5+ years experience in managing MySQL in a high traffic SaaS environment
Experience with recent MySQL versions 5.7, 8 etc
Some experience with other database engines (eg. PostgreSQL, Clickhouse)
Some experience working in cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Strong understanding of MySQL replication technologies (eg. Tungsten, Galera, Group Replication)
Strong experience in MySQL sharding and partitioning
2+ years experience with scripting languages (eg. Bash, Python, Ruby)
2+ years experience working with a LAMP stack
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and debugging skills
Knowledge in data warehousing and enterprise IT concepts
Advanced Python development skills is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for managing and scaling MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL database clusters, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security across the Achievers platform
Lead advanced performance tuning and optimization initiatives, proactively identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance database efficiency for a global SaaS environment
Partner with development teams to architect and optimize complex queries and database interactions, elevating application performance and reliability
Design and implement robust automation frameworks for database administration, driving the evolution of best practices and tooling for continuous improvement
Evaluate, define, and champion process improvements to increase reliability, scalability, and maintainability of database infrastructure
Develop and maintain sophisticated scripts and tools to support seamless delivery of database updates, schema changes, and operational tasks
Lead proactive initiatives to assess and implement enhancements for the database infrastructure, leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends
Architect cloud database solutions supporting microservices at enterprise scale, guiding infrastructure design and strategic decision-making for global deployments

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBGCPDatabase ReliabilityPerformance TuningHigh AvailabilityDatabase SecurityDatabase AutomationCluster Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Staff Database Reliability Engineer position?

This is a full-time permanent position.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What databases will I be working with in this role?

You'll work with MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL database clusters in GCP.

What is the company culture like at Achievers?

Achievers values unique perspectives, individuality, inclusivity, diversity, equity, collaboration, and celebrating contributions, with a team of A-players who bring passion to their purpose.

What makes a strong candidate for the Staff Database Reliability Engineer role?

A strong candidate loves building reliable data systems, has expertise in MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, provides technical leadership in performance tuning, automation, and reliability, and enjoys solving meaningful challenges in a collaborative team.

Achievers

Employee engagement and recognition solutions provider

About Achievers

Achievers provides employee engagement and recognition solutions through its Employee Success Platform. This platform uses data science to offer insights into employee engagement and performance, featuring tools like "Recognize" for employee recognition, "Listen" for real-time feedback, and "Connections" to enhance collaboration. Achievers operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to access its tools and services, which also include consulting and training. The company aims to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately improving overall business performance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$38.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rapid AI integration may introduce biases or errors in employee recognition processes.

Economic uncertainties could lead to budget cuts affecting Achievers' subscription revenue model.

Increased competition from other cloud-based HR solutions may challenge Achievers' market position.

Differentiation

Achievers offers a true cloud-based Employee Success Platform for global employee engagement.

The platform includes AI-driven tools like Inclusion Coach for unbiased employee recognition.

Achievers' proprietary Belonging Model fosters inclusive work environments and workplace belonging.

Upsides

Achievers' integration with Google Cloud Marketplace enhances deployment and management for global customers.

Strategic partnerships, like with Microsoft Viva, expand Achievers' HR platform capabilities.

Growing demand for AI-driven HR solutions boosts Achievers' market potential and innovation.

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