Senior Database Administrator Engineer - Engineering Platform

Senior Database Administrator Engineer - Engineering Platform

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) Engineer position, specifically with expertise in design, administration, high availability, operational support, and automation experience with databases, will join a growing and high-energy team supporting internal products and platforms. As a Senior DBA Engineer, you will be responsible for providing the highest technical expertise for the engineering, planning, design, implementation, upgrade, patching, capacity planning, automation, and day-to-day operations for the various distributed databases (Postgres, Mongo, MySQL, ES, Redis, etc.) that we offer. This role will also provide oversight, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working on multiple dynamic projects simultaneously, collaborating with database architects, principal engineers, application teams, information security teams, and leadership at all levels of the organization.

What You Will Do

• Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and backup/recovery of databases using infrastructure as code (laC) principles.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems for database performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies for databases to minimize downtime and data loss in the event of failures.
• Maintain version-controlled configurations for database servers, ensuring consistency and repeatability across environments via IaC.
• Automate routine tasks such as database backups, schema migrations, and data archiving to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop database high availability and replication solutions to meet the requirements of critical applications.
• Develop standardized operational procedures within the DBaaS framework to ensure the consistent provision of highly available solutions.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24/7 availability and timely response to critical incidents.

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on database management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Go, Shell, and Ruby for automation tasks.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing database resources.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc., including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Experience with disaster recovery strategies (including hands-on backup and recovery experience).
• Experience in configuration management tools (eg, Ansible) for database patching and maintenance automation.

We are a team dedicated to maintaining crucial database platforms and incorporating new database technologies and systems into the Gojek ecosystem. Working under the DBaaS (Database as a Service) team at a company like Gojek is an exciting and dynamic experience. The team is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge database technologies to support Gojek's vast and complex ecosystem. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring that the databases are robust, scalable, and highly reliable, directly impacting millions of users. The fast-paced environment fosters continuous learning and professional growth, with ample opportunities to tackle challenging problems and implement innovative solutions. Gojek's collaborative culture ensures a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those passionate about database technologies to thrive and contribute significantly to the company's success.