Dailymotion is looking for a dynamic and motivated Database Engineer with a strong interest in site reliability and software production. As part of the Platform team youll be responsible for the architecture deployment and operations of our database systems across both cloud and on-premise environments. Beyond core DBA tasks youll also have the opportunity to contribute to broader infrastructure and DevOps topics including service architecture and platform reliability.
Main responsibilities
The tasks for the Staff Database Engineer include but are not limited to the following
- Operate optimize and modernize our Mysql database platforms across hybrid environments spanning both cloud-native and on-premise infrastructures.
- Drive high availability reliability and security of production databases through automated monitoring dynamic scaling proactive alerting and continuous health assessments with a strong focus on observability and operational excellence.
- Participate in the on-call program to provide application support handle incident management and troubleshoot production issues
- Collaborate with backend developers to optimize queries indexes and schema design while continuously improving the architecture and deepening your understanding of the global system
- Plan and execute platform upgrades to meet evolving use cases and workloads (capacity planning storage choices) while automating recurring tasks such as maintenance and repairs
- Contribute to knowledge sharing through procedure documentation and team training and stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in databases and infrastructure
Qualifications :
- 4 years professional experience on large-scale web platforms ideally in an Agile environment.
- Strong knowledge administering MySQL including performance tuning troubleshooting and resolving complex database issues using native tools
- Strong knowledge of indexing statistics backup/recovery models and experience implementing operational automation through scripts and routines
- Established experience in Cloud Computing with knowledge of modern database technologies offered by major cloud providers (e.g. AWS RDS ) and a proven track record of leading or contributing to On-Premise to Cloud migration projects driving cloud adoption and database modernization initiatives.
- Understanding of Linux system administration and container orchestration particularly Kubernetes
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (ideally Python or Go) familiarity with Git and common development tools (CI/CD code review workflows debugging and testing tools)
- A strong interest in systems security with a focus on implementing best practices to ensure the integrity confidentiality and availability of systems. This includes areas such as access control data encryption and secure communication protocols.
- Strong technical project management skills (organization planning execution) coupled with communication and documentation abilities in both French and English
Additional Information :
Dailymotion is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value inclusion and we want you to help us thrive for a more diverse community.
All our job offers are open to people with disabilities or impairments and we actively encourage everyone to apply. If you have any accessibility needs or require any accommodations for the hiring process please let us know in advance so that we can make any necessary arrangements.
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For the France offices :
Remote friendly ability to work 3 months abroad
Saving Plan Canal
Paternity leave or Coparental leave extended
Living Employee Culture (Events/Trainings/Parties/All hands)
Career development support (training/internal mobility/compensation cycle/360 feedback review )
High-end Health Insurance and Personal Services Vouchers (CESU)
Paid Time off RTT and Saving time plan (CET)
Meal Vouchers Public Transport and Bike refund
European Economic and Social Committee (sport membership/cinemas vouchers/gift vouchers/discount)
Fitness Subscription thanks to our partnership with Gymlib
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time