THE ROLE
PlayOn is looking for a Database Reliability Engineer who will be instrumental in optimizing our cloud-based database solutions hosted on AWS. This role is central to ensuring high performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness of our database operations supporting innovative applications. At PlayOn, we embrace a DevOps culture within our collaborative product-oriented delivery (POD) teams.
Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role include:
Database Design & Implementation: Design and manage scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS technologies like RDS, Aurora, and DocumentDB, and create Terraform projects for comprehensive AWS database service management.
Performance Optimization & Cost Management: Proactively monitor and optimize database performance through autoscaling and rightsizing, while managing costs and addressing anomalies in collaboration with POD teams.
Security & Compliance: Develop and enforce robust security measures and compliance protocols, including the formulation of disaster recovery strategies and regular data backup procedures.
Collaboration & Documentation: Collaborate with PODs to refine database queries and schemas before deployment, and maintain meticulous documentation of database architectures and configurations.
THE PERSON
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Solid experience with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DocumentDB) and database administration of MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience in managing AWS database services and components (database, users, permissions, etc) using Terraform.
• Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance principles, with a keen focus on automation and optimization.
• Preferred Certification in AWS Database services.
• Preferred experience in managing large-scale databases in a cloud environment.
• Preferred proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment within a DevOps culture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development; previous certifications in AWS are highly desirable.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.
PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.
Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS
PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!
Some benefits we offer include:
• Competitive salary
• Multiple Medical options to choose from
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Open PTO Policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.
Estimated Salary range:
Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $90,000 - $120,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.
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