Database Engineer

7 days ago

ClujNapoca, Cluj, Romania AgileEngine Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17 industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Database Migration Specialist, you will spearhead the transformation of cloud-based databases into high-performance, self-hosted solutions, delivering cost savings and stronger operational control. You'll lead end-to-end migration strategies, optimize performance, and ensure robust security, while collaborating with a skilled, innovative team. This role offers a unique chance to shape critical infrastructure, expand expertise in PostgreSQL/MySQL, and make a lasting impact on system resilience and efficiency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Plan & Assess: Audit current RDS setup, run cost analysis, define migration strategy, risk plan, and infra requirements;
Build & Secure: Configure self-hosted DB servers, implement HA clustering/replication, harden security, and deploy monitoring/alerting with automated backups;
Migrate & Validate: Execute zero-downtime migration, update app connections, verify data integrity, benchmark performance, and maintain rollback options;
Document & Transfer: Deliver runbooks, dashboards, maintenance schedules, and conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with internal teams;
Maintain & Support: Provide ongoing optimization, backup/DR validation, and performance monitoring post-migration.

MUST HAVES

5 years of experience with database administration and migrations;
Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL;
Proven experience migrating from AWS RDS to self-hosted solutions;
Strong Linux system administration skills;
Experience with database clustering and replication (e.g., RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL);
Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery solutions;
Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible, or similar);
Upper-Intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

Previous cost optimization projects with documented savings;
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization;
Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes);
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix);
AWS to on-premises migration experience;
Database security and compliance best practices.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

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