Senior Database Engineer (MySQL) - Angi
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
At Angi, we have one simple mission: Get all your home service jobs done well
That’s how we’ve helped over 150 million homeowners care for their homes over the last 25+ years
Today, our network has grown to over 200,000 skilled local pros — and our platform has made it easier than ever to find the right one for your project, from repairs to renovations and everything in between.About the team:As a Database Engineer, you’ll join a highly skilled team of Site Reliability, Security, Data Administration, and Production Engineering disciplines using AWS services
Database Engineers are responsible for keeping database systems that support all end-users and other production systems running smoothly 24/7
Database Engineers apply a mix of data engineering, administration, and software development disciplines to automate a range of database management work including provisioning data stores, managing uptime, data integrity, data refresh, disaster recovery, self-healing and alerting, and data reporting
As a Database Engineer, you’ll lead strategic initiatives across the organization and provide hands-on support for all things related to Angi database systems.What you’ll do:Work closely with the Database and Development teams to ensure database infrastructure standards are followed and architecture patterns are aligned with the requirementsSpecialize in database management for MySQL in an AWS cloud environmentLeverage subject matter and technical expertise to provide leadership, mentoring, and strategic influence across the organization Lead in designing database architecture, reviewing design, building and troubleshooting database systems, as well as digging deep into the root of an issue and providing solutionsManage multiple projects and tasks including 24/7 on-call participation, prioritization, planning and change management, detailed runbooks, and documentationProvide configuration and maintenance support for production and development environments, automating as much as possible Assist application developers with query creation, optimization, tuning, and related function Identify performance trends and opportunities, and deploy proactive corrective measures to minimize downtime Stay on top of industry and technology trendsWork across additional tech stacks as necessary such as Java, Ruby on Rails, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Kafka, S3, and ElasticsearchWho you are:BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience working within an AWS cloud infrastructure environmentProficiency managing MySQL development and production environments required, other relevant data stores & orchestration tools highly preferredExperience designing complex database ecosystems and leading other engineers through implementation Development experience in any language or shell command language for scriptingDatabase Engineering/Administration or production infrastructure and operations background Experience working quickly, efficiently, and with keen attention to detail at a fast-paced company where services are available 24/7/365 Possess a strong understanding that automation is king, and proactively push boundaries in areas like self-healing conditions and alerts Mentoring experience helping to develop engineering talent is a plusExperience leading through transformational architectural changes is a plusExperience with apps like Chef/Ansible is a plusExperience using the following tools is desirable but not required:AWS RDS, EC2 and orchestration toolsLinux experience related to large databasesGithub, Solarwinds, Nagios, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatchCloud Foundation, Ansible, ChefWe value diversity:We know that the best ideas come from teams where diverse points of view uncover new solutions to hard problems
We welcome and value individuals who bring diverse life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences.Compensation & Benefits:The salary band for this position ranges from $150,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience and performance
Compensation may vary based on factors such as cost of living.This position will be eligible for a competitive year end performance bonus & equity package.Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needsFlexible vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need itPet discount plans & retirement plan with company match (401K)The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world#LI-Remote
That’s how we’ve helped over 150 million homeowners care for their homes over the last 25+ years
Today, our network has grown to over 200,000 skilled local pros — and our platform has made it easier than ever to find the right one for your project, from repairs to renovations and everything in between.About the team:As a Database Engineer, you’ll join a highly skilled team of Site Reliability, Security, Data Administration, and Production Engineering disciplines using AWS services
Database Engineers are responsible for keeping database systems that support all end-users and other production systems running smoothly 24/7
Database Engineers apply a mix of data engineering, administration, and software development disciplines to automate a range of database management work including provisioning data stores, managing uptime, data integrity, data refresh, disaster recovery, self-healing and alerting, and data reporting
As a Database Engineer, you’ll lead strategic initiatives across the organization and provide hands-on support for all things related to Angi database systems.What you’ll do:Work closely with the Database and Development teams to ensure database infrastructure standards are followed and architecture patterns are aligned with the requirementsSpecialize in database management for MySQL in an AWS cloud environmentLeverage subject matter and technical expertise to provide leadership, mentoring, and strategic influence across the organization Lead in designing database architecture, reviewing design, building and troubleshooting database systems, as well as digging deep into the root of an issue and providing solutionsManage multiple projects and tasks including 24/7 on-call participation, prioritization, planning and change management, detailed runbooks, and documentationProvide configuration and maintenance support for production and development environments, automating as much as possible Assist application developers with query creation, optimization, tuning, and related function Identify performance trends and opportunities, and deploy proactive corrective measures to minimize downtime Stay on top of industry and technology trendsWork across additional tech stacks as necessary such as Java, Ruby on Rails, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Kafka, S3, and ElasticsearchWho you are:BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience working within an AWS cloud infrastructure environmentProficiency managing MySQL development and production environments required, other relevant data stores & orchestration tools highly preferredExperience designing complex database ecosystems and leading other engineers through implementation Development experience in any language or shell command language for scriptingDatabase Engineering/Administration or production infrastructure and operations background Experience working quickly, efficiently, and with keen attention to detail at a fast-paced company where services are available 24/7/365 Possess a strong understanding that automation is king, and proactively push boundaries in areas like self-healing conditions and alerts Mentoring experience helping to develop engineering talent is a plusExperience leading through transformational architectural changes is a plusExperience with apps like Chef/Ansible is a plusExperience using the following tools is desirable but not required:AWS RDS, EC2 and orchestration toolsLinux experience related to large databasesGithub, Solarwinds, Nagios, New Relic, Grafana, CloudWatchCloud Foundation, Ansible, ChefWe value diversity:We know that the best ideas come from teams where diverse points of view uncover new solutions to hard problems
We welcome and value individuals who bring diverse life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures, and work experiences.Compensation & Benefits:The salary band for this position ranges from $150,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience and performance
Compensation may vary based on factors such as cost of living.This position will be eligible for a competitive year end performance bonus & equity package.Full medical, dental, vision package to fit your needsFlexible vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need itPet discount plans & retirement plan with company match (401K)The rare opportunity to work with sharp, motivated teammates solving some of the most unique challenges and changing the world#LI-Remote
Source : Angi