Site Reliability Engineer

Workday

Hybrid (flexible with at least 50% time in-office each quarter)
7+ years managing enterprise cloud databases
3+ years mysql or postgres in cloud environments
Expertise in python or go programming
Workday is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with significant experience in managing enterprise-level databases, particularly MySQL and PostgreSQL, in cloud environments. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and scalability, alongside a collaborative company culture focused on integrity and support

Job Summary

  • The Database Engineering team ensures seamless operation of thousands of production and non-production databases across multiple data centers and geographies.
  • Workday is seeking a highly skilled SRE with deep expertise in Open-Source database technologies and Cloud Native solutions to drive resiliency and scale.
  • Candidates will work in a flexible environment requiring at least 50% time in-office or in the field each quarter while maintaining an on-call rotation.

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Workday is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with significant experience in managing enterprise-level databases, particularly MySQL and PostgreSQL, in cloud environments. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and scalability, alongside a collaborative company culture focused on integrity and support.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years managing enterprise cloud databases
  • 3+ years MySQL or Postgres in cloud environments
  • Expertise in Python or Go programming
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform or Ansible
  • Deep knowledge of MySQL GTID replication
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments
  • Strong curiosity and courage to collaborate
  • Experience with capacity management principles
  • Background in private and public cloud IaaS

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years experience in enterprise cloud applications
  • 3+ years working with MySQL/Postgres in AWS/GCP
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure automation tools
  • Availability for rotating on-call support

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