Database Operations Engineer

We are seeking a Database Operations Engineer / DBA with hands-on experience in administering relational and NoSQL databases including Postgres, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, MongoDB, and Materialize. This role is responsible for daily operations, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization of enterprise data services.

• Install, configure, and maintain multiple database platforms (Postgres, Oracle, MSSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Materialize).
• Monitor health, performance, and availability of production and non-production databases.
• Perform upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery activities.
• Troubleshoot database errors, slow queries, deadlocks, and replication issues.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and schema design.
• Automate administrative tasks with scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible).
• Build dashboards and alerts in monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Participate in on-call support for critical database issues.

• 3–5 years of experience as a DBA supporting multiple RDBMS and NoSQL platforms.
• Hands-on skills in Postgres, Oracle, MSSQL, Redis, MongoDB, and Materialize
•  Experience with database backup, restore, clustering, and replication.
• Strong knowledge of SQL tuning and indexing.
• Scripting and automation experience.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift DB operators is a plus.

• Certifications in at least one database technology (Postgres, Oracle, MSSQL).
• Prior experience with high-throughput, low-latency database environments.
• Exposure to real-time streaming solutions integrated with Materialize.

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.