Database Administrator​/Data Engineer

Overview

Senior Database Administrator/Data Engineer troKid is the world's largest music distributor to Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Help us help millions of musicians be more prolific!

IMPORTANT — LOCATION REQUIREMENT
This role is ONLY open to candidates who currently live in the U.S. Eastern time zone. Applications from candidates outside this time zone will NOT be considered, even if willing to work Eastern hours.
SPONSORSHIP: NO;
Not provided at this time, including after student visas expire.

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator & Data Engineer to join our team  successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure while ensuring the availability, scalability, and performance of databases and data pipelines. This role collaborates with data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, software developers, security, Dev Ops, and system operations peers. If you have a strong background in databases, data engineering, and infrastructure, and a passion for music and the entertainment industry, we encourage you to apply and help shape the global music distribution landscape.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable database and data pipeline solutions.
• Provide schema design and evolution strategies to support growing data needs.
• Build and maintain infrastructure with modern tools (e.g., Terraform) to ensure consistency and automation.
• Monitor, optimize, and tune performance of database systems and data pipelines for high availability and responsiveness.
• Implement and enforce data security and governance practices in compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support analytics, product, and engineering initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies, contributing to continuous improvement of Distro Kid's data infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
  Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a MySQL DBA, preferably within the music or entertainment industry.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, including SQL tuning, DB performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Solid grasp of DB development concepts, including data modeling, schema design and dimensional modeling.
• Proficient in Python.
• Redshift, DBT, Dagster, Airflow, AWS, DMS, Terraform, and Redis knowledge is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

USA salary range: $145,000—$160,000 USD. The salary range applies to candidates living in the USA; rates may differ in other regions.

Retirement plans (401k, SIPP, etc.), Health Insurance, Generous PTO package, Parental Leave, Home office allowance, Flexible work schedules, Various paid & discounted subscriptions, Engagement activities and more!

Distro Kid was founded in 2013 to provide musicians, managers, and record labels with online tools and services that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable. Nearly 2 million artists rely on Distro Kid and include hobbyists, up-and-coming musicians, top You Tubers, and household names. Distro Kid's services include music distribution, monetization, metadata customization, storage, and promotion. Distro Kid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive team.

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