Staff Database Engineer at Best Buy

As the Staff Database Engineer you will play a critical role in designing implementing and maintaining scalable secure and highly available database solutions that support our mission-critical applications.. This role is ideal for someone passionate about automating database operations optimizing performance and leveraging cloud-native technologiesespecially within the AWS ecosystem. Youll be joining a dynamic and collaborative Datastore Platform team that values automation scalability and continuous improvement. We work closely with software engineers data scientists and product managers to deliver reliable and performant data solutions. Our team thrives on innovation embraces cloud-native technologies and fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.What youll doDesign and implement scalable database architectures on AWS (RDS Aurora DynamoDB MemoryDB Valkey)Automate database operations including provisioning backups monitoring and patching using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like TerraformCollaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate database automation into broader infrastructure workflowsMonitor and troubleshoot database health using tools like CloudWatch Prometheus or custom scriptsDocument processes and standards for database automation recovery and maintenanceMinimum qualifications5 or more years of experience in database engineering or administration with a Bachelors degree OR equivalent relevant professional experienceBachelors degree in IT Computer Science Engineering or related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience3 or more years in scripting languages (Python Bash PowerShell) for automation tasks3 or more years of experience with AWS database services (RDS Aurora DynamoDB MemoryDB Elasticache)3 or more years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform Ansible Chef)Preferred Qualifications7 or more years of relevant professional experienceBachelors degree in IT Computer Science Engineering or related fieldProficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL SQL Server Oracle)Understanding of database security best practices and compliance frameworksKnowledge of database version control tools (Liquibase)Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitHub Actions)Best Buy is driven to enrich peoples lives through technology. More than ever before people need technology to connect work create and learn. We provide incredible customer experiences where and when they need us drawing on our rich legacy of using technology to drive outcomes that delight our customers. Our team of over 5000 engineers in Digital & Technology fuels the growth and innovation needed to create these exceptional experiences as the needs and context of our customers change.Youre likely motivated by this momentum in change and are inspired by what technology can do for people. We are too! We embrace a culture of rapid experimentation and constantly strive for improvement. Youll work in a collaborative agile environmentone that fosters inclusion encourages diversity of thought and a passion for individual growth and mentoring others. We welcome your industry experience and outside perspectives that will contribute to our ongoing transformation.Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Computer Science,Docker,Kubernetes,Python,VMware,C/C++,Go,System Architecture,gRPC,OS Kernels,Perl,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1