Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of database administrators and data engineers to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the performance, maintenance, and scaling of a heterogeneous data environment, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, and OpenSearch.
- Define and execute a comprehensive Cloud and containerization strategies, utilizing technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to ensure consistent, scalable database deployments.
- Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, leveraging proficiency in Linux and Puppet to automate the configuration and management of data infrastructure.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including software development and data engineering, to support the implementation of reliable data pipelines and robust ETL/ELT processes.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery standards by implementing rigorous security best practices across all data systems.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in database administration, data engineering, or a related technical field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
- Extensive experience managing, tuning, and scaling production environments for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis, or OpenSearch.
- Proven track record of managing mission-critical data stores in public Cloud environments, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Expert-level proficiency in Linux operating systems and infrastructure automation tools like Puppet.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain complex data pipelines and data warehouse solutions.
- Experience managing a distributed team located in various geographic locations.
Nice to Have
- Strong experience managing databases in the Cloud.
- Prior experience running databases in containerized environments using Docker or Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate administrative tasks and monitoring.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience in defining long-term technical architecture strategies that align with business growth and scalability goals.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation (20 days) + time off for your birthday
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
- Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer time
- Development Dollars
- Leadership development
- Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Private health and dental insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide) — Toronto, Canada
Benefits and Perks
- Generous paid vacation (20 days) + time off for your birthday
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being: - Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth - Company-paid subscription to Headspace
- Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer time
- Focus on your career growth: - Development Dollars - Leadership development - Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
- Travel Discounts
- Employee Resource Groups
- Private health and dental insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
Work Environment & Flexibility
- Global and dynamic work environment.
- Schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones.
- Occasional expectation to manage communications outside regular working hours via calls, Slack messages, or emails.
- OpenTable abides by and considers local laws and regulations.
- Accommodations available during application or interview process or on the job upon request.
Inclusion
- Committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
- Building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants served.
- Fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
- Accommodations available during application or interview process or on the job upon request.
Additional Information
- Compensation includes base salary, eligibility for annual bonus, and equity grant.
- Work schedule accommodates a global workforce operating across multiple time zones.
- Occasional communication outside regular business hours may be required to collaborate with international colleagues or address urgent matters.
- OpenTable complies with local laws and regulations regarding work practices.
- Accommodations available during application, interview, or on the job upon request.
