Senior Software Engineer - Database Administrator

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$148,700–$199,400 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $174k
$132k most similar roles pay here $227k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 169 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 165 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Database Administrator

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Stores team at DEEP&T, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining highly available relational database systems across multiple cloud environments. Your responsibilities include designing, deploying, and ensuring 24/7 availability of critical databases that support digital media supply chains and consumer-facing products. You will leverage your expertise in MySQL and other relational database technologies to write code, perform testing, and debug applications while also participating in setting architectural direction for database platforms. Key skills required include experience with cloud infrastructure on AWS, Linux operating systems, and tools like Terraform and Git. Additionally, you must be proficient in programming languages such as Python or Java, and have a strong understanding of database internals to optimize performance and reliability at scale.

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy fault-tolerant, distributed MySQL database infrastructure.
  • Develop automation and tooling to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
  • Provide expert performance tuning and troubleshooting for database systems.
  • Build scalable, resilient, and highly available database infrastructure using IaC.
  • Maintain thorough documentation and participate in on-call support rotations.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with relational database systems like MySQL and Amazon RDS.
  • In-depth knowledge of database internals for at least one major database engine.
  • Experience in Agile software development methodologies.
  • Proficiency in source control management tools such as Git.
  • Intermediate to advanced expertise in programming languages like Python or Java.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating system, networking, and containerization.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Ability to design and deploy fault-tolerant database infrastructure.

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