Software Engineer III (Database Engineer)

Job Type : Full-time
Location : Fully Remote

Description

We’re looking for a Transactional Database Engineer to own the reliability, performance, cost efficiency and compliance of our production database systems.

This role supports high‑availability OLTP systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) and ensures safe integration with downstream ELT/ETL pipelines, Kafka streams and replication architectures.

You’ll work closely with backend, data and infrastructure teams to protect hot‑path systems while enabling scalable data movement.

Compensation Overview: The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, education, and skill level.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and optimize production MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elastic and DynamoDB
• Design and manage binlog and logical replication strategies
• Support safe ELT / ETL pipelines and CDC workflows
• Integrate transactional systems with Kafka streams
• Optimize performance (queries, indexing, locking, scaling)
• Manage backups, failover and disaster recovery (PITR)
• Monitor and reduce infrastructure costs
• Enforce data integrity, security and compliance standards
• Lead database‑related incident response

Technical Environment:

• Streaming: Kafka (CDC, event streaming)
• Cloud: AWS (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
• Tooling: Go, Python, Bash

Requirements

• 5+ years of database engineering experience
• Deep production experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Experience with binlog or logical replication
• Experience integrating OLTP systems with Kafka
• Experience supporting ELT / ETL pipelines safely
• Strong understanding of ACID and isolation levels
• Experience debugging locking, replication lag and indexing issues
• Familiarity with AWS‑managed database services
• Ability to balance performance, cost and compliance

Nice To Have

• Infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform)
• Experience in high‑volume transactional environments

Expectations At Level III

• Independently owns production database health
• Designs safe replication and streaming architectures
• Protects transactional systems from downstream risk
• Anticipates scaling and cost challenges
• Establishes guardrails across engineering teams

Benefits Available To Eligible Employees Include The Following:

• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Tax‑Advantaged healthcare accounts
• Financial and income protection benefits (life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k))
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays and sick time off
• Remote worker assistance for wellness and home office

Candidates will be considered in totality of their skills and experience versus strict interpretation of “requirements.”

About DMS

Digital Media Solutions® (DMS) is a leading provider of technology‑enabled digital performance advertising solutions connecting consumers and advertisers.

DMS is a growing company that provides team members with opportunities to learn new technologies and enhance their skills. In addition to competitive salaries, reliable work schedules, access to technology, an energetic and connected work culture and an impressive suite of employee health and wellness benefits, DMS also offers employees the chance to further acquire industry knowledge and network with colleagues.

The culture at DMS is built on a foundation of collaboration, support and inclusion. DMS believes in the power of teamwork. DMS is more than just an award‑winning company, we are a team that supports one another, challenges each other and celebrates together.

DMS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.

About the author

Digital Media Solutions

Digital Media Solutions, LLC (DMS) drives better business results by connecting high‑intent consumers with advertisers across our core verticals: Insurance (auto, home, health) and Education. Our innovative solutions help consumers shop and save, while helping our advertisers achieve above average return on ad spend. Learn more at