Staff Database Engineer
Full-time
Job Family Group: Technology and Operations
Company Description
Established in 2016 by veteran entrepreneurs and tech specialists, Pismo is a technological enterprise delivering a comprehensive processing platform for banking, card issuance, and financial market infrastructure. The organization facilitates customer innovation in building next-generation banking and payment solutions. Following Visa's integration in 2024, Pismo leverages advanced technological capabilities to address migration challenges for large financial institutions.
Utilizing a cloud-based platform, the company empowers organizations to rapidly develop and launch financial products while maintaining superior security and scalability standards. With a global workforce exceeding 500 professionals distributed across multiple countries, Pismo continues to expand its technological footprint.
We are recruiting a proficient and meticulous Mid-Level Database Engineer with minimum 5 years of professional experience to join our international team. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing cloud-based database systems, ensuring peak performance, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, administer, and optimize database systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Deliver expertise in Aurora MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB administration
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
- Engage in global team dynamics with potential 24x7 support rotation
- Guarantee performance, reliability, and security across database environments
- Monitor database health, diagnose challenges, and develop proactive resolutions
- Support capacity planning, backup/recovery procedures, and disaster recovery initiatives
This represents a hybrid position allowing alternation between remote and office work. Hybrid employees are expected to be on-site 2-3 predetermined days weekly, generally maintaining approximately 50% office presence based on organizational requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years professional experience as Database Administrator
- Demonstrated expertise managing Aurora MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
- Comprehensive understanding of AWS Cloud database management features
- Practical proficiency with Terraform
- DevOps principles and methodology familiarity
- Strong trustworthiness, discipline, and independent remote work capabilities
Additional Desirable Skills:
- Shell scripting knowledge
- YAML coding experience
Visa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive employment consideration without discrimination, adhering to EEOC guidelines and applicable local regulations.
Hybrid
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