Database Reliability Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Database Reliability Engineer at PrizePicks, you will work within the Infrastructure Operations team to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data platform.

In Short

• Help design and implement the next generation of PrizePicks’ data infrastructure using PostgreSQL-compatible cloud databases.
• Work with peers to roll out changes to our production environment and help mitigate database-related production incidents.
• Make monitoring and alerting alert on symptoms and SLOs, and not on outages.
• Provide database expertise to engineering teams.
• Work on automation of database infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security to implement security controls.
• Analyze platform performance and find areas to improve speed and scale.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in database management and infrastructure design with PostgreSQL.
• Expert knowledge in delivering cloud database technologies at scale.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL internals and best practices.
• Commitment to automating all-the-things.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Extensive datacenter experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of building scalable infrastructure.
• Passion for technology and collaboration.
• Extensive Linux experience.
• Expertise in Python, Ruby, or Go.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with cloud technologies like virtualization and TCP/IP networking.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Bi-annual bonus.
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
• Generous paid leave programs.
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules.
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.
• Lifestyle enhancement program.
• Company equipment provided.
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth.