Remote Database Reliability Engineer II

Description:

• LivePerson is seeking a Database Engineer II to evolve their database and data storage systems to support rapid growth.
• The role involves understanding the design and architecture of highly-available and fault-tolerant cloud-based databases and redesigning existing systems.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with the team, taking ownership of complex solutions, and investigating problems in a distributed architecture.
• The engineer will advocate for solutions that enhance software quality and speed, work on database client optimization, and automate database infrastructure.
• The position is remote and requires working with global teams.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent training or work experience is required.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience building successful production software systems.
• Experience configuring database systems such as MySQL, Cassandra, Couchbase, Elasticsearch, and NoSQL is necessary.
• Ideal candidates will have experience with BI database systems like Vertica and managing databases in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Familiarity with distributed event streaming platforms, particularly Kafka, and creating scalable, fault-tolerant architectures is required.
• Experience with distributed persistent systems, asynchronous messaging, and tuning systems for performance under high traffic is essential.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment is necessary.
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certification or Google Cloud Platform Certification, are a plus.

Benefits:

• Employees receive comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• The company offers vacation and holidays for time away from work.
• There is a generous tuition reimbursement program and access to internal professional development resources.
• LivePerson is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.