Database Platform Engineer

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with highly available databases systems
• Programming/scripting experience
• Knowledge of MySQL, ProxySQL, Ansible and Linux
• Background in performance tuning and problem diagnosis at the OS, database, and application levels
• Experience with software management configuration tools (eg. Puppet) and observability solutions (eg. Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, PMM, Icinga)
• Basic knowledge of networking, server hardware, storage, and operating systems knowledge relevant for databases
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Readiness to share knowledge and collaborate with other engineering teams on delivering optimized solutions
• Proactivity, trustworthiness, honesty, openness, and helpfulness

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and manage web-scale fleet of mission-critical MySQL databases accessed through ProxySQL
• Boost existing automation in order to reduce operational workload and increase reliability
• Design, implement, and execute new operational procedures and processes
• Use your programming/scripting skills to improve and create new code in order to help manage our database platform
• Provide expertise to optimize various layers of database infrastructure, including hardware, OS, storage, and network configurations
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems to understand root causes and provide workarounds with long-term solutions
• Keep our database platform up-to-date by preparing and executing upgrades of the full stack

Perks and Benefits

• Technology: we provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals
• Learning & Development: we are committed to your professional growth – Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences/events, and continual learning
• Employee Benefits: comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation/leave policies, and wellness programs
• Stock Options: at Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us
• In-Person Collaboration: collaboration is easier and more effective in person, with offices in multiple locations allowing for some remote work flexibility
• Food: lunch and snacks provided daily at Proton offices
• Transport: support with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces
• Flexible Working: define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings
• Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization built with community input and user support