Database Reliability Engineer @ Yext

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Full-Time

Database Reliability Engineer

Posted on 7/19/2023

Yext

1,001-5,000 employees

AI search platform for companies

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Required Skills

Bash

Python

MySQL

Git

Ruby

SQL

Java

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Linux/Unix

Requirements

A relentless passion for learning and technology
3+ years experience as a database administrator in MySQL
3+ years experience in SQL programming
Experience of coordinating MySQL databases
Experience installing and setting up databases
Experience with database Monitoring and Diagnostic
Understanding of database security, authentication and permissions
Knowledge of database systems architecture, schemas and buffers / cache
Experience crafting database objects, indexes, stored procedures, triggers etc
Knowledge of database normalization and constraints
Knowledge of database replication, backup and restore
Some experience writing software that utilizes databases
Linux administration including scripting (bash/python)
Experience with source control tools git/gerrit
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or similar college level education

Responsibilities

Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc
Perform database installation/upgrades in dev environment
Develop and improve backup and recovery automation, ensuring database availability
Develop and maintain database maintenance plans
Proactively supervise and respond to database alerts
Assist in refining a physical design to meet system storage and performance requirements
Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
Build and maintain database documentation as required

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Some experience working with CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity)
Some knowledge of programming languages like (Java, Go, Ruby, C)

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) helps organizations build digital experiences across any channel on our open and composable platform. The Yext Digital Experience Platform collects and organizes content to deliver AI-led experiences for any organization’s customers, employees, or partners. For more than 15 years, thousands of companies worldwide have trusted Yext to create seamless customer experiences at scale across search engines, websites, mobile apps, and hundreds of other digital touchpoints. Learn more at yext.com.

We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer - Databases to join our Infrastructure Team! Databases are a core technology underlying the Yext platform. We’re seeking a highly motivated database administrator/engineer for a key role in growing our database environment to suit the company’s rapid growth.

What You’ll Do

Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
Perform database installation/upgrades in dev environment
Develop and improve backup and recovery automation, ensuring database availability
Develop and maintain database maintenance plans
Proactively supervise and respond to database alerts
Assist in refining a physical design to meet system storage and performance requirements
Assist in developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
Build and maintain database documentation as required

What You Have

A relentless passion for learning and technology
3+ years experience as a database administrator in MySQL
3+ years experience in SQL programming
Experience of coordinating MySQL databases
Experience installing and setting up databases
Experience with database Monitoring and Diagnostic
Understanding of database security, authentication and permissions
Knowledge of database systems architecture, schemas and buffers / cache
Experience crafting database objects, indexes, stored procedures, triggers etc.
Knowledge of database normalization and constraints
Knowledge of database replication, backup and restore
Some experience writing software that utilizes databases
Linux administration including scripting (bash/python)
Experience with source control tools git/gerrit
BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or similar college level education

Bonus Points

Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Some experience working with CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity)
Some knowledge of programming languages like (Java, Go, Ruby, C)

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The base salary at the time of hire for this position is expected to be between $95,500 - $164,500. Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits, and successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.

Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.

Yext

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Yext's mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search. The company offers a modern, AI-powered Answers Platform that understands natural language so that when people ask questions about a business online they get direct answers – not links.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$117.6M

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -5%

1 year growth

↑ 17%

2 year growth

↑ 14%

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program - One of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits program, which includes top-quality health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid parental leave, a 401(k) with match or retirement pension plan, equity, commuter benefits, and more.

Invested in Your Wellbeing - In addition to our top-tier benefits, we also have a holistic wellness program that includes physical and mental health services. A few employee-favorite perks are our company-wide subscription to the meditation, sleep, and relaxation app Calm, as well as our corporate ClassPass membership.

Stay Informed - Our leadership team is committed to company-wide transparency, ranging from email blasts, biannual goal-setting days, and a weekly all-hands video meeting called Manifesto. Manifesto is a time for leadership to share company updates, showcase new products, highlight new deals, and provide kudos to well-deserved employees.

Collaborative Workspaces - Yext has amazing workspaces in many of the greatest cities in the world — from our magnificent new HQ in New York City to those in Chicago, Greater Washington DC, London, Miami, Munich, Paris, Tokyo, San Francisco, and more. Most job families within Yext allow employees to work from any office so they can experience the face-to-face collaboration, spontaneous interaction, and mutual learning that have become such hallmarks of our culture across the globe.

Life-Work Balance - We work hard and play even harder, but we also recognize that our employees wear multiple hats as parents, mentors, caretakers, volunteers, and more. That’s why we offer flexible and generous vacation, paid company and bank holidays, and sick days for when you’re feeling under the weather — all in an effort to give our employees more time to do the things they love with the ones they love and support a better life-work balance.

Upward Mobility - One of the perks of being a relatively new publicly traded company is that there is no shortage of opportunity. This means our employees are presented with countless chances to move internally. Internal mobility is at the forefront of Yext’s hiring, as are learning and development, alongside our mentorship program and monthly lunch and learns sponsored by our ERGs.

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