Full-Time

Senior Solutions Architect II

Database Migrations Specialist

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DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$128.3k - $192.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
MySQL
NoSQL
SQL
Apache Kafka
Postgres
Terraform
Redis
Ansible
MongoDB
Linux/Unix
Helm

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Extensive professional experience in cloud infrastructure, Database, and migration projects, or equivalent education.
  • Demonstrated professional experience leading complex database migration projects across technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka (event streaming), and OpenSearch (analytics and search).
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, and their application in cloud environments.
  • In-depth understanding of database architecture, including schema design, replication, sharding, backup and restore processes, and performance tuning for both SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Prior experience in a pre-sales, technical consulting, or customer-facing role, with a focus on solving complex technical challenges.
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering customer success.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing effective technical solutions to address customer business challenges.
  • Software engineering experience 7 years+
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Highly motivated, with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proven ability to use programming and scripting languages to automate database migrations, configurations, and performance optimizations.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible, and expertise in automating complex database deployment and migration workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Lead hands-on database migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions of workloads across MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB.
  • Apply deep expertise in at least two of the following technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, and OpenSearch.
  • Analyze customers’ existing infrastructure and applications to design robust migration strategies.
  • Collaborate on migrations involving complementary technologies like Kafka (event streaming) and OpenSearch (search and analytics), emphasizing their integration with database systems.
  • Analyze customers' existing database environments and dependencies to design resilient, efficient migration strategies.
  • Implement tailored migration architectures, ensuring high performance, reliability, and minimal downtime.
  • Build detailed infrastructure diagrams and explain architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of database-specific requirements, including schema design, replication, performance optimization, and cloud-native compatibility.
  • Partner with Technical Customer Success Managers and Account Managers to identify customer needs, define success plans, and ensure smooth migrations.
  • Conduct hands-on technical workshops, proof of concepts, and demonstrations showcasing Kubernetes migration processes and cloud-native solutions.
  • Offer tailored onboarding and migration assistance to guide customers through technical blockers and adoption challenges.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers navigate technical complexities and adopt Database best practices.
  • Prepare and document Database best practices to be used by the customers during and post-migration.
  • Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve technical escalations during migrations.
  • Advocate for customer feedback to inform the development of new Database-related features and platform enhancements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering customer success.

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services, allowing users to focus on software development rather than infrastructure management. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a supportive community, and open-source resources, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower developers and businesses to innovate and grow by providing the tools and support they need to succeed in the cloud.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-native tools aligns with DigitalOcean's offerings.
  • Rising adoption of hybrid cloud strategies presents integration opportunities for DigitalOcean.
  • Expansion of the global developer community enhances DigitalOcean's community-driven support.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Vultr threatens DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Bare Metal GPUs may increase operational costs, affecting profit margins.
  • Reopening NYC2 Data Center could lead to increased overhead costs.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean offers a no DevOps required experience for developers.
  • The company focuses on simplicity and open source to attract developers globally.
  • DigitalOcean's Bare Metal GPUs cater to demanding AI/ML workloads.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving