Database Reliability Engineer

19 hours ago


Auckland, New Zealand Trade Me Limited Full time

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. Our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first.

About the Role:

We’re on the hunt for a Database Reliability Engineer to join our team If managing cloud data platforms excites you and optimising performance is your forte, we want to hear from you. Our Database Team is at the heart of keeping Trade Me’s core databases online, available, and high-performing so our Kiwi enjoy uninterrupted experiences. In this role, you’ll secure our platform, design scalable solutions and clear roadblocks to empower our development teams. This is a pivotal position within our Cloud Platforms team, requiring strong communication skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach to working across teams.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and maintain a scalable Core Data Platform.
  • Ensure the reliability and availability of our data platform.
  • Follow best practices to guarantee data privacy and security.
  • Plan and deliver platform changes inspired by DevOps practices.
  • Join the on-call roster and respond to incidents involving the data platform.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2 to 5 years of experience administering PostgreSQL or SQL Server.
  • Ability to manage database infrastructure in a public cloud.
  • Experience participating in an on-call roster.
  • Solid knowledge of Windows Clustering and Windows Server O/S.
  • Familiarity with Linux or Serverless apps (a bonus, but not required).
  • Strong understanding of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) concepts.
  • Experienced in scripting languages, like T-SQL, Powershell, Python, and Terraform.
  • Knowledge of cloud data services and their use cases.
  • Ability to make calm, informed decisions under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in-person and via collaboration tools.
  • Self-motivated and proactive in identifying ways to improve the platform.
  • Collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving.
  • A team player with a passion for helping others succeed.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your expertise will make a real impact Please note that due to our holiday close-down, applications won't be considered until the second week of January. Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.

Apply online for this role or contact Richard Edgerton for more information.

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