About the role
Support Center - Irving
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our growing Database Engineering team to contribute to our Database as a Service (DBaaS) platform. As a Database Reliability Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and availability of our critical databases using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation. You will work closely with senior engineers to learn and implement best practices for database administration, monitoring, and incident response using automation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in database reliability engineering and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Major Activities
Assist in the building, maintenance and administration of various database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQLServer, Redis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
Monitor database performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
Implement and maintain database backups and recovery procedures.
Participate in on-call rotation to address database incidents and emergencies.
Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, GoLang, Bash) and IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible or Chef etc
Collaborate with development teams to optimize database queries and schema design.
Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices using Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA etc) or Backstage
Learn and apply database security best practices
Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and trends.
Contribute to the improvement of database infrastructure and processes using automation.
Participate in capacity planning and performance testing
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
2-4 years of experience
Familiar with data modelling and database design principles
Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL
Familiar with IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible/Chef etc.) and DevOps tools (GitHub/Jenkins etc.)
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies
Understanding of software engineering principles and practices
Understanding of network routing and switching
Understanding of storage networks, shared and block devices
About the company
At The Michaels Companies Inc, our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com