Principal Engineer - Database SRE
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Aug 18, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
Driving the transformation of database operations, the full-time remote Principal Engineer - Database SRE will lead initiatives focused on automation, operational excellence, and platform standardization to enhance service reliability and engineering productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transformation of DBA teams toward Platform Engineering and SRE practices
- Identify and eliminate repetitive manual activities across database operations to drive continuous improvement
- Establish automation frameworks and standards to enhance operational workflows and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 12+ years of experience in database engineering, platform engineering, or related technical disciplines
- Proven experience leading large-scale engineering or transformation initiatives in complex environments
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, and modern engineering practices
- Demonstrated success in driving standardization and operational efficiency across technology platforms
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