Cockroach DBA

Post Date

Dec 14, 2023

Location

Boston,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

02210
US
Oct 03, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

BOS-670183

Pay Rate

$68 - $101 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

As a Database Administrator/Engineer, you will bring your technology expertise, design and administration skills to create unique state-of-the-art database systems. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for technology tempered by a level-headed approach to problem solving and broad experience in diverse technologies. You will bring a hunger for problem solving and desire to understand and play with newer technologies and business ideas. Day to day, you will be resposible for the design, configuration and monitoring very large-scale database system including Relational databases, NoSQL and in memory databases. You will also be working in tandem with database administrators and data engineers across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

- 5 years of experience as a DBA

- 2 years of experience with Cockroach DB (experience building out, troubleshooting, performance tuning, production support, high availability monitoring, etc.)

- Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with MongoDB and/or a NoSQL DBMS

- Experience in AWS EC2, CFT, Route53, RDS

- Experience or subject knowledge in Redis and Elasticsearch

- Clear understanding of query planning

- Adept at version control tools GIT Stash, build tools like Maven

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.