Database Reliability Engineer

Viant Technology is seeking a skilled and motivated Database Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of our database infrastructure across cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This position offers a great opportunity to grow technically while contributing to the performance, automation, and reliability of our data systems.

Key responsibilities include maintaining database health by managing backups, replication, and routine maintenance tasks across environments such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. You will assist with the administration of cloud-based databases like AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Cloud SQL, ensuring their reliability and performance. Additionally, you will set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, as well as cloud-native tools such as CloudWatch and Stackdriver, to proactively detect and resolve database issues.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience in database administration in production environments, with experience in relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server. Hands-on exposure to AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, BigQuery) is required. Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python and familiarity with automation tools are essential. Experience with Linux systems, cloud monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins is also desired.

Viant offers a competitive base compensation range of $130,000 to $150,000, with final title and compensation based on factors including work experience and education. Our benefits package includes fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited PTO. We are committed to investing in our employees' professional growth and well-being, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.