The role involves maintaining, optimizing, and managing cloud-based database systems, automating tasks, ensuring security, and providing operational support.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of our database infrastructure across cloud platforms including AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This position offers a great opportunity to grow technically while contributing to performance, automation, and reliability of our data systems.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Database Maintenance and Operations - Maintain database health by managing backups, replication, and routine maintenance tasks across environments (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
- Cloud Database Support - Assist with administration of cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Google Cloud SQL, ensuring reliability and performance.
- Monitoring and Alerting - Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana, as well as cloud-native tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver) to proactively detect and resolve database issues.
- Performance Tuning - Collaborate with senior DBAs and developers to optimize queries, indexes, and configurations for better performance.
- Automation and Scripting - Automate recurring tasks using scripts and contribute to deployment pipelines and database change management processes.
- Security and Access Management - Implement role-based access controls, audit trails, and enforce best practices for data security and compliance.
- Documentation and Support - Document database configurations, procedures, and incident reports. Provide support during incidents and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- 2–5 years of experience in database administration in production environments.
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Hands-on exposure to AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, BigQuery).
- Experience with Linux systems and cloud monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver).
- Proficient in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation tools.
- Familiar with CI/CD and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Hands-on experience with Grafana and Prometheus for database and infrastructure monitoring.
- Understanding of backup and recovery strategies, replication, and high availability.
- Basic knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring tools (e.g., EverSQL).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Exposure to NoSQL or distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Aerospike).
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, GitHub Actions).
- Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience working in regulated environments or with data compliance standards.
LIFE AT VIANT
- Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK!
- Some our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. View a list of our benefits here.
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About Viant
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. Viant’s omnichannel platform built for CTV allows marketers to plan, execute and measure their campaigns with unmatched precision and efficiency. With the launch of ViantAI, Viant is building the future of fully autonomous advertising solutions, empowering advertisers to achieve their boldest goals. Viant was recently awarded Best Demand-Side Platform by MarTech Breakthrough, Great Place to Work® certification and received the Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award. Learn more at viantinc.com.
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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Top Skills
Aurora
AWS
Bash
Cloud Sql
Cloudwatch
Docker
DynamoDB
GCP
Github Actions
Grafana
Jenkins
Kubernetes
MySQL
Postgres
Prometheus
Python
Rds
SQL Server
Stackdriver
Terraform
Viant Technology Irvine, California, USA Office
2722 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, United States, 92612
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