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Senior DevOps Engineer

Nielsen's Gracenote unit powers media entertainment with metadata solutions helping companies deliver personalized content search and discovery across 80+ countries.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Senior DevOps Engineer

Nielsen's Gracenote division is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team in either Mumbai or Bangalore. As a global leader in entertainment data and services, Gracenote powers the world's top streaming platforms, cable and satellite TV providers, and media companies across 80+ countries and 35 languages.

The role combines DevOps engineering with database administration, requiring expertise in both areas. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining SaaS/PaaS platforms using kubernetes, implementing data storage solutions, and ensuring system reliability through SRE best practices. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including cloud platforms, containerization, and modern monitoring tools.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of DBA experience, strong knowledge of various SQL flavors, and expertise in database design and optimization. You'll work with technologies like Postgres, MySQL, and various monitoring tools while collaborating with data science teams and product owners. The role offers opportunities to architect solutions, mentor team members, and stay at the forefront of technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to work at the intersection of DevOps and data, contributing to solutions that power global media entertainment. The hybrid work environment and focus on continuous learning make this an attractive position for those looking to grow their careers while working on impactful projects.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior DevOps Engineer

  • Develop and enhance SaaS/PaaS platforms for kubernetes, data-lake query, data-processing, orchestration, monitoring
  • Ensure reliability and availability of SaaS/PaaS services using SRE best practices
  • Architect and build scalable, resilient and cost-effective data storage solutions
  • Design, implement and maintain various data pipelines
  • Configure and deploy databases on AWS cloud
  • Monitor database activities for compliance and security
  • Set up and manage backup and recovery strategies
  • Collaborate with Data Science team
  • Partner with product owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Provide expert mentorship to project teams

Requirements For Senior DevOps Engineer

PostgreSQL
MySQL
Python
Java
Scala
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 6+ years of professional DBA experience with large datastores
  • Experience with ANSI SQL, TSQL, PL/pgSQL, PLSQL
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Cloudwatch)
  • Strong experience with Postgres / MySQL
  • Cloud DB administration experience
  • B.E / B.Tech / BCA/ MCA in Computer Science, Engineering or related subject
  • Strong Computer Science fundamentals
  • Experience with version control systems like git
  • Excellent communication and knowledge-sharing skills
  • Strong debugging skills