Database Automation Engineer

Summary

Join Upwork's Data Infrastructure team as a Database Automation Engineer to leverage expertise in databases and software development to tackle challenges ranging from routine tasks to complex system replication and online migrations.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Developing new database automations and enhancing existing automations
• Develop strong tooling and automations to support a zero-downtime business
• Standard deployment, operational and maintenance DBA tasks supported by automations
• Create and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, and training