Senior Database Reliability Engineer

Rithum

Remote
Base: $90,000-$140,000 py; bonus/equity: 10% discr...
Fully remote
Sql server always-on availability groups
Powershell and python automation
High-load production system tuning
Rithum is seeking a Senior Database Reliability Engineer to manage and optimize a large-scale database environment primarily using SQL Server, across a hybrid infrastructure. The role emphasizes automation, collaboration, and continuous learning within a supportive remote-first culture

Job Summary

  • The Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) team is responsible for the availability, reliability, and observability of all database systems, relying heavily on automation.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring maximum availability, designing and implementing SQL Server Always-on Availability Groups, leading upgrade initiatives, and enhancing observability through telemetry and monitoring.
  • Rithum offers a transparent culture, accessible leadership, career opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.

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Rithum is seeking a Senior Database Reliability Engineer to manage and optimize a large-scale database environment primarily using SQL Server, across a hybrid infrastructure. The role emphasizes automation, collaboration, and continuous learning within a supportive remote-first culture.

Salary

Base: $90,000-$140,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: 10% discretionary bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SQL Server Always-on Availability Groups
  • PowerShell and Python automation
  • High-load production system tuning
  • Disaster recovery validation
  • Database security and backup integrity

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity, honesty, collaboration, learning
  • Cloud-native database architectures
  • Data platform modernization initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years managing database systems
  • Proficiency in PowerShell or Python
  • Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
  • Experience leading major upgrade initiatives
  • Experience with disaster recovery validation

Work Rights

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