Senior Systems Engineer, Data Services [Database Administration]

USA - CA - Studio Lot - Feat Anim South, United States

The Walt Disney Company

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Systems Engineer, Data Services [Database Administration]

Req ID:

10108295

Job Description:

At Walt Disney Animation Studios we believe that creativity inspires technology, and technology inspires creativity. The Data Services team is responsible for the design, implementation, and tuning of the database engineering behind the content our studio creates. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team in these efforts. Senior Systems Engineers are expected to drive projects across teams, demonstrate self-direction as well as leadership, and learn through experiencing both success and failure. They must build partnerships with technical and non-technical users, understand their needs, and design relevant, sustainable solutions that align with initiatives for both our Burbank and Vancouver studio locations. Our studio thrives from a wide variety of technical backgrounds and experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not match all requirements listed below. Bring your unique talents and ideas to our team, and join Disney’s creative legacy! Qualifications ● 5+ years of database administration and systems engineering experience; can include related internships ● Experience engineering and maintaining Document databases (Cassandra, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, and/or MongoDB) as well as Relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, and/or MSSQL) ● Experience designing and implementing architectural designs which ensure long term functionality of databases ● Expertise troubleshooting and optimizing data systems and pipelines ● Experience with Unix shell scripting and system automation ● Experience with at least one server-side scripting language, such as Python, C/C++, or Java ● Implementation of data ingestion and handling clusters through event streaming platforms, such as Kafka Bonus Qualifications ● Experience with TimeScaleDB, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, and/or Logstash ● Knowledge of container fundamentals (e.g. Kubernetes) ● Experience with AWS Database Managed Services ● Experience with large scale data management, including identifying appropriate on-prem/cloud storage and developing solutions based on data scale and customer use cases Education ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in California is $114,900-$154,100 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

TWDSTECH

Job Posting Primary Business:

Technology- Platform Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Systems Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

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Date Posted:

2024-12-20
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Tags: AWS Cassandra Computer Science Data management Elasticsearch Engineering Grafana InfluxDB Java Kafka Kubernetes Logstash MariaDB MongoDB MS SQL MySQL OpenSearch Pipelines PostgreSQL Python RDBMS Shell scripting Streaming

Perks/benefits: Equity / stock options Salary bonus

Region: North America
Country: United States

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