Database Administrator
FabFitFun is seeking a DBA to optimize, manage and design our database persistence layer. This newly created role will be a technical thought leader for questions like, "Stored Procedures: when and why?" and "When to use DynamoDB vs Aurora." This DBA will get to optimize, tune, refactor a data persistence layer that operates under high scale and availability.
What you'll do:
- Work closely with engineering pods to direct data model designs
- Collaborate with DevOps to provide database tuning
- Provide thought leadership on topics like Stored Procedures vs SQL in code (where which is appropriate, why, etc)
- Work closely with Data Team to ensure that the appropriate ETL solutions are in place
- Provide guidance on the appropriate storage solutions for the given need, i.e. when to use Key-Value stores vs Relational Databases
What you'll bring:
- BS or higher in Comp Science or equivalent focus
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
- Expert in SQL
- Experience with AWS Aurora, Postgres, MySQL
- Strong understanding of AWS hosted data architectures and tooling
What you'll get:
- Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Catered meals, kitchen stocked with great snacks and drinks
- Free FabFitFun subscription and and quarterly credit in the Add-Ons store