125K–150K USD / year
Site Reliability Engineer III (DBA)
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Published on 2026-09-30
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About this role
Backblaze is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer III (DBA) to ensure the stability, scalability, and reliability of their production database systems. The role involves designing database architecture and operational procedures while also taking part in incident response and service reliability practices.
About the company
Backblaze provides cloud object storage and backup services for individuals and businesses. It serves teams that need affordable, durable storage and simple data protection.
Stack
VitessCassandraMySQLLinuxKubernetesDockerTerraformAnsible
What you'll do
- Design, deploy, and maintain high-availability database architecture
- Establish operational procedures and runbooks
- Optimize database performance and manage backups
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident response
- Develop automation for operational tasks
What we're looking for
- 6-8 years of relevant experience
- Deep experience with MySQL and distributed databases
- Experience with Vitess in production preferred
- Strong SQL skills and Linux administration
- Familiarity with blockchain and orchestration platforms
Nice to have
- Experience in SaaS or cloud services
- Familiarity with ITIL/OSS practices
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Benefits
- Healthcare for family including dental and vision
- Competitive compensation and 401K
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Learning and development program