Database Engineer

Role: Database Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA with a hybrid schedule
Visa: USC/GC only
Duration: 12+ months

Interview process: 1 video then an onsite interview


ISI is looking for a candidate specialized in PostgreSQL and MongoDB. They need someone to architect and manage large scale PostgreSQL environments on GCP alongside AWS.


This is a senior Database Reliability Engineer role where you'll design and manage large-scale PostgreSQL environments while also working heavily with MongoDB.
The role focuses on reliability, performance, and cloud architecture across AWS and GCP.
Also lead major database migration and upgrade projects while building automated infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.


The role mainly focuses on PostgreSQL architecture and operations , while also requiring strong expertise in MongoDB .
Comfortable working in cloud environments like AWS and GCP

MUST HAVE SKILLS:
PostgreSQL (very strong expertise)
MongoDB (critical requirement)
AWS
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Terraform
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure as Code
Replication
Backup/Recovery
Clustering
Performance tuning


1. Candidates must answer these questions and add them to their resumes:
2. In the last 2 years, what percentage of your work was PostgreSQL vs other databases?
3. How many years of hands-on experience do you have working with PostgreSQL in production environments?
4. Can you explain how you have implemented high availability for PostgreSQL in production environments?
5. How have you configured PostgreSQL replication and what strategies did you use for disaster recovery?
6. What steps do you take when a PostgreSQL database starts experiencing performance issues?
7. Describe a MongoDB production architecture you designed or managed.
8. How do you design indexing strategies in MongoDB for large datasets?
9. Which cloud platforms have you worked with for databases? AWS, GCP, Azure?
10. Which AWS managed databases have you used and what operational responsibilities did you handle?
11. Have you deployed or managed databases in Google Cloud Platform? Which services did you use?
12. How have you used Terraform for provisioning or managing database infrastructure?
13. Tell me about a database migration or major upgrade project you led.

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InterSources Inc , a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.