Job Description
Job description
We are looking for enthusiastic team players with experience in data engineering, big data and database administration to introduce new processes and procedures to improve the way we administer and make use of our data.
Job Description
The Infrastructure team provides support to the development community at Weta FX. Our scope includes tools and support for version control, build systems, database platform management and developer consulting.
Key Responsibilities:
Instituting a program of work to upgrade and optimize our core MySQL, PostgreSQL and Elastic clusters
Best practice database administration: provisioning, monitoring, cloning, replication, backups, upgrades, availability, performance monitoring, trouble shooting, recovery, archiving, tuning, query optimization, upgrade management
Developer support, user education, and provision of various development and data-oriented services
Platform architecture, project-based work, strategy development, technology research
About this Role
This is a significant opportunity to help, shape and improve the way Weta FX manages and uses its data.
Suitable Backgrounds
Candidates with a DBA, analyst programming, SQL report writing or engineering background, or other similar prior experience, are suitable for this role.
Desirable Skills & Experience
RDBMS administration: MariaDB, MySQL and PostgreSQL with exposure to large datasets in HA environments
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Kafka or similar adjunct data systems
Infrastructure automation using Puppet (preferred), Ansible, Terraform or similar orchestration tools
Proficiency in a common scripting language (Python preferred - Ruby, Go and NodeJS acceptable)
Strong Linux experience (Ubuntu / Debian preferred, Fedora / RHEL acceptable)
Monitoring systems such as Sensu
Nice To Have
RDBMS administration experience in HA environments
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Kafka or similar adjunct data systems
Infrastructure automation experience
Proficiency in a common scripting language
Strong Linux experience
Monitoring systems experience
At Weta FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.
We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.
Here at Weta FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.
We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us.
We are looking for enthusiastic team players with experience in data engineering, big data and database administration to introduce new processes and procedures to improve the way we administer and make use of our data.
Job Description
The Infrastructure team provides support to the development community at Weta FX. Our scope includes tools and support for version control, build systems, database platform management and developer consulting.
Key Responsibilities:
Instituting a program of work to upgrade and optimize our core MySQL, PostgreSQL and Elastic clusters
Best practice database administration: provisioning, monitoring, cloning, replication, backups, upgrades, availability, performance monitoring, trouble shooting, recovery, archiving, tuning, query optimization, upgrade management
Developer support, user education, and provision of various development and data-oriented services
Platform architecture, project-based work, strategy development, technology research
About this Role
This is a significant opportunity to help, shape and improve the way Weta FX manages and uses its data.
Suitable Backgrounds
Candidates with a DBA, analyst programming, SQL report writing or engineering background, or other similar prior experience, are suitable for this role.
Desirable Skills & Experience
RDBMS administration: MariaDB, MySQL and PostgreSQL with exposure to large datasets in HA environments
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Kafka or similar adjunct data systems
Infrastructure automation using Puppet (preferred), Ansible, Terraform or similar orchestration tools
Proficiency in a common scripting language (Python preferred - Ruby, Go and NodeJS acceptable)
Strong Linux experience (Ubuntu / Debian preferred, Fedora / RHEL acceptable)
Monitoring systems such as Sensu
Nice To Have
RDBMS administration experience in HA environments
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Kafka or similar adjunct data systems
Infrastructure automation experience
Proficiency in a common scripting language
Strong Linux experience
Monitoring systems experience
At Weta FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.
We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we're striving to build a workplace experience that's second to none.
Here at Weta FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.
We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Database Reliability Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
