Contract: Senior Database Automation Engineer (APAC)

Upwork

10 months ago

Remote, Worldwide

Senior

H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

Design and implement Python-based automation frameworks for database lifecycle management.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate systems via APIs.
Optimize Postgres performance, replication, and backup strategies.
Participate in APAC Time-friendly on-call shifts with weekend coverage.

Deep experience in both database engineering/administration and software development.
Strong background in Python programming; ability to develop robust automation.
7+ years of professional experience with relational databases, preferably Postgres.
Solid understanding of SQL; experience with procedural languages is beneficial.
Familiarity with cloud environments and infrastructure-as-code tools is helpful.
Passion for automating repetitive tasks and improving operational efficiency.
Proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in a distributed team.

Work on challenging, high-impact automation projects.
Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive global team.
Gain exposure to a wide array of technologies and complex systems orchestration.
Opportunity to shape and improve the core data infrastructure.

Amazon DynamoDBAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLPrestoPythonRancherSQLTerraform