Senior Database Automation Engineer
November 22
Description
• Join Upwork's Data Infrastructure team, responsible for supporting and operating Upwork’s databases. • Automate tasks from creating new databases to system replication and online migrations. • Build new database automation, enhance existing automations, ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency in core database infrastructure. • Contract position with potential for renewal based on project needs.
Requirements
• Automation mindset: desire and ability to automate repetitive tasks • 7+ years of professional experience • Strong software development background and experience with a language like Python (preferred) or PERL: You know how to write code for automations beyond a simple shell script • Relational database management experience: Postgres (preferred) / MySQL / Oracle • Proficiency with database languages: SQL, PL/SQL or pgPL/SQL • Preferably with cloud management experience: Experience with Terraform (and similar tools like Hashicorp Packer, Chef/Ansible) • Participate in on-call rotation for data-related incidents • Take initiative and full accountability for solving problems and delivering outcomes, even in collaborative or challenging situations • Think and act holistically, considering the broader impact beyond specific roles, teams, or functions • Be resourceful and proactive, escalating issues when necessary to prevent delays or inefficiencies • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence by maintaining high standards of execution and delivering high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions
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