Database Reliability Engineer

WorkosWorkos·Remote(United States)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for reliable database infrastructure grows, experts like Database Reliability Engineers are in high demand. With the rise of AI and enterprise-ready products, companies like Workos need skilled professionals to ensure their platforms remain fast, reliable, and resilient at scale. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in database management and optimization, as well as their ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams.

Job Description

About the Role

The Infrastructure team at Workos is seeking a Database Reliability Engineer to bring specialized database expertise to the organization. As a Database Reliability Engineer, you will own the full lifecycle of database management, ensuring data durability and scalability as Workos grows.

Responsibilities

  • Own the reliability, performance, and scalability of Workos's PostgreSQL infrastructure
  • Analyze and implement best practices for database clusters, including replication, connection pooling, high availability, and disaster recovery
  • Build and maintain observability for data stores

How to Stand Out

  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with PostgreSQL and database administration
  • Showcase your ability to optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Highlight your experience working with engineering teams and collaborating on infrastructure projects
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to incident response and disaster recovery
  • Emphasize your knowledge of cloud-based database solutions and scalability

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