Lead Database Reliability Engineer - 11606

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Lead Database Reliability Engineer will own the design, automation, and operation of cloud‑based MySQL platforms that power Coupa’s spend‑management services. You’ll drive high‑availability, performance, and AI‑assisted optimization while mentoring engineers and partnering with development and infrastructure teams.

Role Snapshot

• Lead database architecture & design
• Drive automation & AI‑assisted optimization
• Mentor junior database engineers
• Partner with dev and infra teams
• Ensure high availability & disaster recovery
• Build observability & monitoring

Must-Have Requirements

• MySQL
• AWS (RDS/Aurora)
• Bash/Python/Ruby scripting
• Terraform
• Database monitoring & alerting tools
• MySQL database administration
• cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice-to-Have Signals

• PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Azure or GCP
• Chef/Puppet
• AI/ML‑driven performance optimization
• Database admin or automation certifications
• database administration or automation certifications

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Define and execute scalable, high‑performance database architecture aligned with business goals
• Apply AI/ML techniques for capacity planning, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance
• Create and maintain monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster‑recovery pipelines
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide technical leadership during on‑call rotations
• Conduct regular audits and governance reviews to meet regulatory and internal standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and mentor junior engineers across global time zones

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB is a plus
• Familiarity with Azure or GCP cloud platforms is advantageous
• Relevant database administration or automation certifications are beneficial