Database Reliability Engineer

Location: Irvine, California, United States

Department: Engineering

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Database Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of our database infrastructure across cloud platforms including AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This position offers a great opportunity to grow technically while contributing to performance, automation, and reliability of our data systems.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Database Maintenance and Operations - Maintain database health by managing backups, replication, and routine maintenance tasks across environments (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Cloud Database Support - Assist with administration of cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Cloud SQL, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Monitoring and Alerting - Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana, as well as cloud-native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver) to proactively detect and resolve database issues.
• Performance Tuning - Collaborate with senior DBAs and developers to optimize queries, indexes, and configurations for better performance.
• Automation and Scripting - Automate recurring tasks using scripts and contribute to deployment pipelines and database change management processes.
• Security and Access Management - Implement role-based access controls, audit trails, and enforce best practices for data security and compliance.
• Documentation and Support - Document database configurations, procedures, and incident reports. Provide support during incidents and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 2–5 years of experience in database administration in production environments.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Hands-on exposure to AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, BigQuery).
• Experience with Linux systems and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver).
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools.
• Familiar with CI/CD and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Hands-on experience with Grafana and Prometheus for database and infrastructure monitoring.
• Understanding of backup and recovery strategies, replication, and high availability.
• Basic knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring tools (e.g., EverSQL).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exposure to NoSQL or distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Aerospike).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in regulated environments or with data compliance standards.

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.