Senior Database Engineer, Site Reliability

The Walt Disney Company

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bristol, CTNY
Salary
$141,900–$190,300 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Dec 31, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $166k
$134k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $142,375–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $176k 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 167 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$196,900 across 164 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Database Engineer, Site Reliability

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As a Senior Database Engineer at DEEP&T’s Data Stores team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing highly available relational database systems across various environments. Your responsibilities include designing, deploying, and ensuring the 24/7 availability of critical databases that support digital media supply chains and consumer-facing products. You will leverage your expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and related tools to build fault-tolerant infrastructure through automation and configuration management. Key skills include proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, experience with Agile development, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Additionally, you will contribute to setting architectural direction, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to drive technical innovation and operational efficiency at scale.

Skills

SQL Python Azure AWS RDS Terraform Git Java Go CI/CD Kubernetes Docker Ansible Prometheus PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle Linux Windows Networking Containers DevOps Agile Monitoring Alerting Automation ConfigurationManagement

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy fault-tolerant database infrastructure for high availability.
  • Develop automation and tooling to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Provide expert performance tuning and troubleshooting for complex databases.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of all database systems and configurations.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and live event support for critical issues.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server and cloud-based database services.
  • Expertise in designing fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in automation tools for deployment and management of database systems.
  • Strong understanding of database internals and performance tuning techniques.
  • Experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation for large-scale environments.
  • Intermediate to advanced level programming skills in Python, Java, or Go.
  • Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and source control management.

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