United States - Remote
Remote
Senior
Full Time
about 3 hours ago
💰$90,000 - $140,000
remotedatabaseseniorreliability engineeringSQL ServerautomationcloudAWS
Requirements
- •3+ years of hands-on experience managing database systems
- •Basic understanding of multi-tenant, database-driven applications
- •Familiarity with common data storage technologies and use cases
- •Proficiency in a common high-level language such as PowerShell or Python
- •Design, implement, and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and transactional replication
- •Lead and execute major upgrade initiatives (e.g., SQL Server version upgrades, compatibility-level transitions)
- •Own disaster recovery validation and failover strategy execution
- •Investigate and resolve complex replication and distribution database failures
What You'll Do
- •Ensure maximum availability and reliability of mission-critical database systems across hybrid infrastructure
- •Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server Always-on Availability Groups, clustering, and replication topologies
- •Lead major database upgrade initiatives and modernization efforts
- •Support other engineers and teams in their use of database systems
- •Continuously enhance observability using telemetry, performance analysis, and proactive monitoring
- •Continuously enhance processes through automation using PowerShell, Python, and CI/CD tooling
- •Ensure all data is protected and secure
- •Participate in on-call rotation
- •Troubleshoot and tune high-load production systems including complex performance and replication issues
- •Lead technical response during high-severity incidents and conduct root cause analysis
- •Ensure database security, backup integrity, and disaster recovery readiness
- •Contribute to development of best practices for database engineering and reliability
- •Collaborate cross-functionally to design scalable, resilient data architectures
- •Mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices
Nice to Have
- •5+ years of hands-on experience administering production database systems at scale
- •Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- •Experience with database high-availability technologies
- •Experience with MongoDB (including replica sets and Atlas), DynamoDB, or other distributed NoSQL platforms
- •Familiarity with cloud-native database architectures (AWS preferred)
- •Exposure to data platform modernization initiatives (e.g., migration to newer engine versions, consolidation, cloud adoption)
- •Knowledge of relational database design concepts in an OLTP environment
- •Experience managing database systems in a cloud environment
- •Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- •Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- •Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Benefits
- •Medical, dental and vision benefits with company HSA contributions starting Day 1
- •6% 401(k) match
- •Competitive time off package including 20 days PTO, 9 company-paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 wellness days, 1 paid volunteer day; PTO increases with tenure
- •12 weeks primary caregiver leave and 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
- •Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- •Pet insurance
- •Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
- •Life insurance 2x salary
- •Access to Calm app and Employee Assistance Program
- •$65/month remote work stipend for internet
- •Culture and team-building activities
- •Tuition assistance
- •Career development opportunities
- •Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year
About Rithum
Rithum is a provider of cloud-based e-commerce fulfillment and marketing solutions for large retailers, marketplaces, and consumer brands.
Atlanta, GA, US
500 - 1000
eCommerce