Manage and support distributed database architectures with a focus on replication, scalability, and high availability. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Location
San Francisco, CA
Description
Database Administrator - Cockroach DB
Location: Bay Area, CA
Experience Required
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience administering CockroachDB in production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain CockroachDB clusters in production environments.
Manage and support distributed database architectures with a focus on replication, scalability, and high availability.
Perform query optimization, database performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Design, implement, and manage backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery solutions.
Monitor database health, performance, and availability, ensuring optimal operation of critical production systems.
Implement and maintain database security, user management, and access control policies.
Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution.
Support high-volume, mission-critical production database environments.
Participate in and independently handle on-call support responsibilities.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash or Python if required.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of distributed database architecture, replication, and high-availability concepts.
Expert-level experience with CockroachDB administration and cluster management.
Expertise in query optimization, database performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Strong experience in backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and database monitoring.
Good understanding of database security, user management, and access controls.
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with shell scripting (Bash) or Python for database automation.
Experience working in large-scale, high-volume production environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.