Senior Database Reliability Engineer

NinjaOne

. Own architectural and lifecycle decisions for the data domain, including technology selection, deprecation, capacity planning, and long-term platform direction .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in database engineering and administration, with a strong focus on relational and NoSQL technologies, cloud-native solutions, and automation practices. Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and optimize database performance while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Database Engineering/AdministrationRelational Database ExpertiseNoSQL Caching ProficiencyCloud-Native Experience (AWS)Scripting/Automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)

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Hard Skills

Database Performance OptimizationSchema DesignCapacity PlanningDebugging and TroubleshootingData MigrationIndexing and Query OptimizationDisaster RecoveryBackup and Retention ManagementAudit LoggingChange Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AWS RDS/AuroraRedshiftSnowflakeBigQueryTerraformCloudFormationKubernetesFargate

Industry Keywords

SOC 2 ComplianceFedRAMP ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceData Platform Reliability EngineeringDistributed Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSBigQueryCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesNoSQLSnowflakeTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own architectural and lifecycle decisions for the data domain, including technology selection, deprecation, capacity planning, and long-term platform direction
Design, operate, and evolve database platforms across relational, NoSQL, caching, time-series, and data warehouse technologies
Partner with Architecture and Engineering on schema design, access patterns, and scalability tradeoffs early in product and feature design
Debug and resolve database tooling, provisioning, local, CI, and developer-experience issues
Evaluate and onboard new database and storage technologies
Maintain database performance, availability, disaster recovery, backup/retention, and security controls
Optimize indexing, query plans, and storage/compute configuration across heterogeneous data stores
Automate provisioning, backup, and lifecycle management; integrate database changes into CI/CD
Lead migrations, version upgrades, and technology transitions with minimal disruption
Maintain audit logs, schema versioning, and change tracking for SOC 2, FedRAMP, and HIPAA traceability
Document architecture decisions, operational runbooks, and platform standards
Deliver mission-critical services supporting customers managing millions of endpoints and servers
Design and develop high-availability software systems supporting global operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in database engineering/administration
3+ years operating more than one database technology in production
Demonstrated experience influencing architecture or product decisions involving data
Deep expertise in at least one relational engine
Working fluency in NoSQL caching
Experience with time-series data stores and data warehouse platforms such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery
Strong cloud-native experience, preferably AWS, including RDS/Aurora, managed NoSQL, IAM, encryption, and networking for data services
Proficiency in scripting/automation and infrastructure-as-code, including Terraform and CloudFormation
Track record of debugging developer-facing environment issues
Strong troubleshooting using logs, metrics, and query analysis across varied storage engines
Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred: containerized/orchestrated database deployments, Kubernetes, Fargate, cross-cloud data platforms, distributed systems, data partitioning strategies, data platform/database reliability engineering titles, and internal developer tooling/self-service around data infrastructure
Must reside in one of the listed U.S. states
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time hybrid remote work
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Unlimited PTO
Free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support
Opportunity for growth and advancement