Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – Database

Job Title: Reliability Engineer (SRE) – Database 

Location: Remote, USA & Canada 

Compensation Range:   $120,000 - $150,000 USD 

Job Summary: 

We’re seeking a Site Reliability Engineer with hands-on experience in managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL database infrastructure at scale. This mid-level role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact environments, brings a proactive mindset to reliability challenges, and can contribute meaningfully to automation, observability, and incident response. You’ll work across engineering, DevOps, and data teams to ensure our database systems are resilient, performant, and secure — while continuously improving our infrastructure through code 

Key Responsibilities: 

Database Reliability & Performance 

• Maintain and optimize SQL and NoSQL database systems (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB) that support mission-critical applications. Drive improvements in availability, latency, and scalability.  

Automation & Infrastructure as Code 

• Design and implement automation for database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Python, Bash, and tools like Terraform or Ansible. 

Monitoring & Observability 

• Own the setup and refinement of monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to ensure visibility into database health, performance, and anomalies. 

Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis 

• Lead or contribute to on-call rotations, triage production issues, and perform post-incident reviews to drive long-term reliability improvements. 

Performance Tuning & Query Optimization 

• Analyze slow queries, indexing strategies, and schema design to improve database efficiency and throughput. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Partner with software engineers, data engineers, and DevOps to align database architecture with application needs and business goals. 

Backup, Recovery & Disaster Readiness 

• Implement and validate robust backup and recovery strategies. Contribute to business continuity planning and testing. 

Security & Compliance 

• Enforce database security policies, access controls, and data protection best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements. 

Technical Expertise 

• Solid experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB). Comfortable navigating query optimization, replication, and failover strategies.  

Scripting & Automation 

• Proficient in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools. 

Cloud & DevOps Familiarity 

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). 

Problem Solving & Ownership 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently and drive resolution across teams. 

Communication & Collaboration 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to influence and align stakeholders across engineering and operations. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent practical experience. 

• 5+ years in SRE, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering roles, with direct experience supporting production database systems. 

• Certifications in cloud, database, or DevOps technologies are a plus. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 

• A remote-first, collaborative culture that values ownership and continuous learning. 

• Opportunities to lead initiatives and grow into senior engineering roles. 

• Challenging, high-impact projects that blend software engineering and operations. 

• Let me know if you'd like to tailor this further for a specific tech stack, company culture, or hiring manager persona. I can also help you craft a version that speaks more directly to internal mobility or external candidates depending on your audience. 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 120,000 - $150,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Candidates who exceed the specified experience and relevant education or training may be considered for compensation above the stated range. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect base salary, and certain positions may be offered additional variable incentives.