Overview
Database Platform Engineer at Proton
Join Proton to build a better internet where privacy is the default. Proton is a profitable company with over 100 million user accounts and a growing team of 500+ from 50+ countries. We value intelligence, learning potential and ambition in our hiring process. Hiring is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired.
What You'll Do
* Support and manage web-scale fleet of mission-critical MySQL databases accessed through ProxySQL
* Boost existing automation to reduce operational workload and increase reliability
* Design, implement and execute new operational procedures and processes
* Use programming/scripting skills to improve and create code for managing the database platform
* Provide expertise to optimise database infrastructure across hardware, OS, storage and network configurations
* Troubleshoot complex technical problems to identify root causes and provide long-term solutions
* Keep the database platform up-to-date by preparing and executing full-stack upgrades
What You'll Bring
* 3+ years of experience with highly available database systems
* Programming/scripting experience
* Knowledge of MySQL, ProxySQL, Ansible and Linux
* Background in performance tuning and problem diagnosis at OS, database and application levels
* Experience with software management/configuration tools (e.g., Puppet) and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, PMM, Icinga)
* Basic knowledge of networking, server hardware, storage and OS topics relevant for databases
* Willingness and ability to learn quickly
* Readiness to share knowledge and collaborate with other engineering teams
* Proactivity, trustworthiness, honesty, openness and helpfulness
Even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit, please do apply.
What We Offer
* Technology: devices and software to excel in your role
* Learning & Development: professional growth opportunities including training, conferences, continual learning
* Employee Benefits: comprehensive health insurance, retirement options, generous vacation policies
* Stock Options: ownership through stock options when you join Proton
* In-Person Collaboration: offices in multiple cities; option to work from home up to 30% of the time
* Food: lunch and snacks provided at offices
* Transport: subsidies for public transport, bike allowances or parking
* Flexible Working: define your own hours as long as they fit with team meetings
* Work that Matters: a community-first organization with user subscriptions as our revenue source
Diversity and Inclusion
Proton believes diversity drives innovation and strives to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We provide equal opportunities and support continuous learning. If you need extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.
Candidate Privacy
When you apply for a position at Proton Technologies AG, your information is stored in Greenhouse and used to evaluate suitability and consider for future roles. We retain data per policy and will delete or anonymise when there is no legitimate business need. Contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch with questions about data usage or deletion.
Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from sources other than direct candidate applications. To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Software Development
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