New Relic
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-Kubernetes&DatabasePlatform
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“Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes & Database Platform at New Relic. Skills: Kubernetes, Database Platform Development, Go, Automation, Cloud Platforms. Build an extraordinary database-as-a-service platform. Provide streamlined cloud services for customers using MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes”
What You'll Achieve.
Empower companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems; Help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications; Build, and deploy database systems across several environments that are highly reliable, performant, and easy to operate via automation; Ensure high availability, performance, and security across the platform
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and to address and resolve sophisticated database-related issues in production environments
Criminal background check is required, Candidates are evaluated based on qualifications, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other legally protected characteristics.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of extensive experience building and running infrastructure, platforms, highly scalable databases and database infrastructure, Experience in software development using Go, Deep, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including the development of custom controllers/operators, BS/MS in Engineering, or education/experience in a relevant field. Computer Science preferred, Knowledge and experience with cloud platforms (e. g. , AWS, Azure Google Cloud) and their managed database services (e. g. , RDS, Amazon Aurora, Elasticache), Solid understanding of the Linux operating system and concepts such as virtual machines and containers, Experience in infrastructure as code frameworks (Terraform), Experience working with Agile methodologies, problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and to address and resolve sophisticated database-related issues in production environments, Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing with a passion for growth and collaboration
Nice to Have
Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Redis including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning, Direct experience building or operating a DBaaS platform in production environments, Experience with graph databases, vector databases, and distributed databases, Experience with Kubernetes-native control planes like Crossplane for managing and provisioning cloud resources declaratively, Experience with GitOps workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-based services, using tools like ArgoCD and configuration templating solutions such as Helm
What You'll Do.
Build an extraordinary database-as-a-service platform
Provide streamlined cloud services for customers using MySQL
Write efficient and optimized code to build tools and applications that facilitate database management and orchestration
Monitor and optimize databases to ensure high availability
Develop and maintain Kubernetes Operators (controllers) in Go to automate databases and related resources
Develop automation for database and Kubernetes-related tasks such as provisioning
Champion best practices for database high availability
and security across the platform
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies
Full Job Description
We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! Your Opportunity Do you want to work on automating databases and services that process hundreds of billions of transactions per month? Do you seek to build, and deploy database systems across several environments that are highly reliable, performant, and easy to operate via automation? If you find these challenges electrifying, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team building our next generation database platform. You will play an important role in implementing and running our database infrastructure to build a robust and scalable database-as-a-service platform. You will need strong software development and deep hands-on Kubernetes expertise to develop tools and controllers for effective database management. What You’ll Do Build an extraordinary database-as-a-service platform that will provide streamlined cloud services for our customers using MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes Write efficient and optimized code to build tools and applications that facilitate database management and orchestration Monitor and optimize databases to ensure high availability, performance, and security Develop and maintain Kubernetes Operators (controllers) in Go to automate databases and related resources. Develop automation for database and Kubernetes-related tasks such as provisioning, backup, scaling, and monitoring. Champion best practices for database high availability, performance tuning, and security across the platform. Your Qualifica
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