Database Engineer II- AXS

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events—from concerts and festivals to sports and theater—at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

AXS is actively seeking a Database Engineer to provide quality, scalable data solutions for AXS products. The candidate will be expected to collaborate to design and then develop, implement, and optimize critical databases, processes and reports to achieve business goals and support the development and data platform teams.

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and No
  
  SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, Aurora, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.).
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security.
• Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and Dev Ops engineers to ensure smooth and secure application-to-database integration.
• Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations.
• Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a Dev Ops/Cloud environment.
• Proficiency with Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Liqbase, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with IaC (Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus).
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of Kafka cluster.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.

$75,600 – $153,483

This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance; paid holidays; vacation and sick time; company‑paid basic life insurance; voluntary life insurance; parental leave; 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%); flexible spending and health savings account options; and wellness offerings. Full‑time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission – Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Development and Learning – Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.
• Community & Belonging – A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated,…