Zapier
Sr. Engineer, Database Reliability
About this role
Description: Join the State team at Zapier as a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to manage and improve data infrastructure. Shape practices around automation, observability, performance, reliability, and disaster recovery for relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and caching layers (Redis, ElastiCache). Requirements: Minimum 7 years in systems administration, engineering, or software development, with 4 years in production relational databases. Expertise in MySQL or PostgreSQL, knowledge of caching systems, and experience with cloud-based database systems (AWS). Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform), observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus), and a collaborative approach with product teams. Benefits: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment with a commitment to equity in hiring. Flexible remote work options and a supportive culture that values personal and professional growth.