Zeta
banking technology
SeniorDataReliabilityEngineer
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“Senior Data Reliability Engineer at Zeta. Skills: PostgreSQL administration and performance tuning, AWS RDS environments, Debezium, Kafka Connect, ETL frameworks/tools, enterprise-grade data pipeline architectures, Amazon Redshift, S3, cloud-native data platforms, Apache Airflow workflow orchestration, Apache Spark, large-scale distributed data processing, Python, Bash, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Crossplane, monitoring and observability tools, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana. archi”
What You'll Achieve.
scalability; compliance; innovation; modernize their technology infrastructure; deliver secure, seamless digital banking experiences; population-scale systems; secure, high-volume banking environments; high reliability; SLA adherence; operational efficiency; reliable, securely, and at a population scale
Industry & Context.
solve some of the hardest problems in banking tech
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, 10–12 years of overall experience in database engineering, cloud data infrastructure, or reliability engineering, Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including AWS RDS administration, experience in cloud-native data platforms and enterprise-scale production environments
Nice to Have
master’s preferred, AWS Certified Database - Specialty or relevant cloud certifications preferred
What You'll Do.
and optimizing enterprise-grade data platforms
and performance of PostgreSQL RDS environments
Lead proactive monitoring and observability initiatives for PostgreSQL RDS instances
Drive advanced PostgreSQL performance tuning
Architect and optimize database backup
and failover strategies
Own the reliability and operational excellence of Debezium and Kafka Connect ecosystems
Lead troubleshooting and optimization of ETL workflows and data pipelines
Oversee Apache Airflow workflow orchestration
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions
Lead incident response
and post-incident reviews
Define and enforce database security standards
Mentor junior engineers
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and data platform teams to optimize data architecture and improve overall platform reliability.
Full Job Description
## Description About us: Build the future of banking. Zeta is a next-generation banking technology company providing cloud-native, fully stackable processing and core banking platforms for issuers. With a focus on scalability, compliance, and innovation, Zeta empowers financial institutions to modernize their technology infrastructure and deliver secure, seamless digital banking experiences. Our impact runs at real-world scale. Today, over 25 million cards are live on Zeta-powered platforms across 7 countries, supported by a passionate team of 1,700+ Zetanauts across India, the US, EMEA, and Asia. Backed by SoftBank Vision Fund, Mastercard, and other reputed strategic investors, we reached a valuation of $2 billion in 2025. Our focus is on establishing product lines that focus on key outcomes by addressing real customer pain points, modernizing legacy systems, and strengthening core fundamentals. As a result, our systems and platforms support a wide range of banking and payments capabilities, including: 1. Tachyon, our cloud-native banking stack built for population-scale systems 2. Cipher, our unified authentication platform for secure, high-volume banking environments 3. Digital Credit as a Service, enabling banks to launch credit lines on UPI 4. Elena, our intelligent and conversational AI platform for banking 5. Pixel, India’s first digital-native credit card, launched in partnership with HDFC Bank, for whom we also revamped their PayZapp mobile app: Winner of the Celent Model Bank Award for Payments Innovation 2024 6. Sparrow, the leading card experience for non-prime cardholders in the US …and more across cards, payments, lending, and core banking. We are an engineering-first organization that values ownership, bias for action, and long-term thinking. Together, we solve some of the hardest problems in banking tech. Our culture is built around trust, collaboration, and creating the conditions for you to drive impact proportionate to your potential. R
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