Senior Manager, Database Reliability

Job Description

About the Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Manager of Database Reliability to lead our dynamic team responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our database platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and mentoring technical staff, extensive experience with AWS and its core technologies, experience in site reliability and on-call, and excellent communication skills. You will be the go-to person for both your team and other departments when they need help, as you are known for your willingness and ability to provide meaningful assistance.

What You Will Do

• Experienced Leader: You have a proven track record of managing and mentoring technical teams, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
• Technical Expertise: You possess deep knowledge of AWS and its core technologies, with hands-on experience in database reliability, deployment automation, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Communicative: Your excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: You are the person people turn to when they need help because they know you genuinely care and have the skills to assist effectively.
• Innovative: You are passionate about leveraging modern tools and practices, such as Infrastructure as Code and automation, to drive efficiency and reliability in database operations.
• Collaborative: You thrive in cross-functional environments, working closely with engineering, development, and operations teams to achieve shared goals.
• Lifelong Learner: You are committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry advancements to keep your skills sharp and relevant.
• The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in the realm of the engineering and operation of database infrastructure in a cloud environment, with particular focus on maintaining continuous availability while running at a very large scale.

About You

• Lead a Team: Manage and mentor a team of Database Reliability Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Ensure Reliability: Drive the design, implementation, and operation of scalable and highly available database solutions that meet the needs of our organization.
• Innovate with Automation: Spearhead the development of automation frameworks that reduce operational overhead, enabling zero-downtime deployments and efficient database management.
• Strategic Oversight: Guide the evolution of our database infrastructure, including the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, secure access mechanisms, and cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Problem Solving: Serve as a trusted resource across the organization for complex database challenges, providing expertise and leadership in crisis situations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application development teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of database resources, while also managing cloud spend and resource optimization.
• Documentation: Ensure thorough documentation of all database architectures, processes, and policies to facilitate knowledge sharing and operational efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve our database reliability strategies.

About VIZIO

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers. Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

For Colorado-based employment: The target salary range is $138,000 - $180,000. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, as well as equity and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.

For New York-based employment: The minimum salary for this position is $138,000/year. The maximum salary for this position $180,000/year. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, as well as equity and a range of medical, dental, vision and other benefits.