Senior Database Reliability Engineer (Hybrid) at
Octopus Energy
Join Octopus Energy as a Database Reliability Engineer to help revolutionize the global energy system. Based in Australia, you'd play a critical role in ensuring our database's availability, performance, and integrity.
60K - 110K USD / year
Remote
✅ Pros
- Chance to make a green impact globally 🌍
- Work from home or office flexibility 🏠🏢
- Share options in the Octopus Energy Group 💰
⛔ Cons
- Rapidly growing team - could be overwhelming for some 😓
- High level of responsibility - not for the faint-hearted ☝️
- Requires staying updated with latest tech advancements - continuous learning 🧠
🔧 Skills
Database administration and optimization
Knowledge of AWS and PostgreSQL
Understanding of database design, SQL, and transactional processing
Effective problem-solving capabilities
Excellent team collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
🗣️ Impact
As part of our Platform Engineering Department, your skills in database management and optimization will help drive our mission of making power cheaper, greener, and better for people worldwide. Your work will influence the performance of our platform, supporting 40 million customer accounts in 14 countries.
👉 Responsibilities
- Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our databases hosted in AWS.
- Monitor database performance, implement optimizations, and assist in database capacity planning.
- Work closely with application teams to ensure database changes adhere to best practices and performance benchmarks.
- Stay updated on the latest developments and best practices in AWS and PostgreSQL.
🔍 Requirements
- Expertise in administering, tuning, and maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, particularly RDS, EC2, S3, and DMS.
- Solid understanding of database design, SQL, and transactional processing.
✨ Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Equity Options Scheme
- Office perks including drinks, snacks and coffee
- Bespoke personal and professional development opportunities
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