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Manager, Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE)

Manager, Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) role at Demandbase.
Demandbase
Remote
United States
USD 220,000 - 330,000
Job Description
Demandbase is seeking a Manager, Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) to lead and scale a global team. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both technical execution and people management skills. The manager will lead a team of DBREs based in the U.S. and India, focusing on driving reliability, scalability, and performance across Demandbase's database infrastructure.

Role involves:
  • Designing, building, and maintaining scalable database solutions using AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL), DynamoDB, BigQuery, and other modern data platforms.
  • Driving automation initiatives with Python, Shell scripting, GitLab CI/CD, and Terraform.
  • Ensuring high availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency across all DB systems.
  • Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize schemas, queries, and overall database architecture.
  • Participating in on-call rotations and leading incident response for database-related issues.
  • Mentoring, supporting, and technically guiding a distributed team (US + India).
  • Setting clear goals, prioritizing work strategically, and ensuring timely delivery of team objectives.
  • Representing the DBRE team in cross-functional discussions, advocating for team needs and updates.
  • Fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Developing and implementing long-term plans for improving database reliability engineering practices.
  • Contributing to a “shift-left” engineering culture by building reusable templates/modules in Backstage.
  • Championing knowledge-sharing and documentation across database operations.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years in database engineering/administration, including 2+ years managing or leading teams.
  • Strong expertise with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and DynamoDB; exposure to BigQuery a plus.
  • Proven track record in performance tuning, query optimization, high availability, and security.
  • Solid Linux (Red Hat/SUSE) system administration experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
  • Hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab).
  • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Demandbase offers:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical and vision coverage.
  • Mental wellness resources, including access to Modern Health.
  • Flexible PTO policy and 15 paid holidays in 2025.
  • No Internal Meetings Fridays.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.
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