Database Platform Engineer

Job Description

Proton is seeking a Database Platform Engineer to join its infrastructure department and enhance the scalability and reliability of its databases. The ideal candidate will collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to implement database best practices, improve automation, and reduce manual operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Proton's database platform, impacting millions of users worldwide.What this role involves:

• Supporting and managing web-scale fleet of mission-critical MySQL databases accessed through ProxySQL
• Boosting existing automation to reduce operational workload and increase reliability
• Designing, implementing, and executing new operational procedures and processes
• Using programming/scripting skills to improve and create new code for managing the database platform
• Providing expertise to optimize various layers of database infrastructure
• Troubleshooting complex technical problems to understand root causes and provide solutions
• Keeping the database platform up-to-date by preparing and executing upgrades

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working with highly available databases systems
• Programming/scripting experience
• Knowledge of MySQL, ProxySQL, Ansible, and Linux
• Background in performance tuning and problem diagnosis at the OS, database, and application levels
• Experience with software management configuration tools and observability solutions
• Basic knowledge of networking, server hardware, storage, and operating systems
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Readiness to share knowledge and collaborate with other engineering teams
• Proactivity, trustworthiness, honesty, openness, and helpfulness

What Proton offers:

• Technology: Devices and software to excel in the role
• Learning & Development: Training programs and conferences
• Employee Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings, vacation/leave policies, and wellness programs
• Stock Options: Ownership in the company
• In-Person Collaboration: Offices in multiple locations with hybrid work options
• Food: Lunch and snacks provided at the offices
• Transport: Support with transport costs
• Flexible Working: Define your own working hours
• Work that Matters: Community-first organization with a focus on user privacy