Support Data Engineer II
Job Summary
Job Description
The Support Data Engineer II supports various database and automation in a 24/7 Linux environment. Responsibilities include issue resolution for database application alerts, upgrades, patching, security, data restoration and replication, backups and performance tuning, and operating system and network troubleshooting. They work with DBAs, SREs, account managers, and developers. Daily activities involve responding to customer requests, monitoring alerts and the production environment, ensuring system performance and data protection. This role handles moderate to complex issues and requires flexible work hours, including weekends and holidays, with on-call rotation. The position is US-only, remote or hybrid.
Must have:
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- MongoDB/Elasticsearch experience
- Linux OS understanding (Debian/CentOS)
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Issue resolution and performance tuning
- Data backups and recovery
Good to have:
- Deep understanding of MongoDB/Elasticsearch
- Enterprise database support
- Shell scripting or Python
- Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Experience with Redis, k8s, Postgresql, Hadoop, Kafka
15 skills required
Job Details
Overview:
The MongoDB / Elasticsearch / Linux Sysadm / Ansible Engineer supports various database and automation in a 24/7 Linux environment.
A good candidate has knowledge that could be gained with one of the following:
· 2+ years of experience with either MongoDB or Elasticsearch application support, DBA or development
· 3+ years of experience with other database application support or DBA or development
· 2+ years of Linux system administration
· 2+ years of Linux system automation
We will train for required expertise in database application support, Linux system administration and other technologies as needed.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities include issue resolution for database application alerts, upgrades, patching, security, data restorals and replication, backups and performance tuning. They also include operating system and network troubleshooting.
In addition to direct customer support, support engineers work with other teams such as DBAs, SREs, account managers and developers as needed.
Daily activities include responding to customer requests (tickets and chats) and monitoring alerts, monitoring the production environment, providing acceptable system performance, and assuring data are protected and recoverable as required.
Support Data Engineer IIs own moderate to complex customer issues which may take multiple days to resolve fully.
This position is for shift 1 in a support engineer team that provides 24/7 operations support for MongoDB, Elasticsearch and other database services in a Linux environment.
Due to the 24x7 operations of the business support engineers must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which will include weekends, holidays, occasional nights and emergency escalations.
This position is US only and remote or hybrid, depending on candidate's location in the US.
Support engineers take part in on-call rotation during regular shift hours.
Important skills and experience:
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
- Experience managing MongoDB, Elasticsearch or other database configurations
- Good understanding of Linux operating system, especially debian and CentOS based distributions
- Ability to work well in teams with good oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate technical details and ideas and write documentation
- Ability to work independently as part of a remote team
Useful skills and experience:
- Excellent understanding of MongoDB or Elasticsearch database concepts and structures
- Proven experience implementing and supporting enterprise database systems
- Scripting experience with shell scripting or Python
- Configuration management and orchestration experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef
- Exposure to a broad range of technologies, especially Redis, k8s, Postgresql, Hadoop, and Kafka
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The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.
· The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $ 68,600 - $ 91,400
· The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $ 75,100 - $ 100,100
· The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $ 82,300 - $ 109,700
Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here.
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