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Database Reliability Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Staff Site Reliability Engineer- Eng

Lowell, MA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.25/hr

About the Team Staff Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) at UKG are senior individual contributors ... databases, and distributed tracing. • Experience coding in one or more higher-level programming ...

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$130 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Investigate issues raised by customers, database administrators, and application support and ... E.Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply.#LI-PE1#LI ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$146K - $263K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for: * Tuning systems to optimize ... Providing ongoing technical assistance in areas including model database management, configuration ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$263K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for: * Tuning systems to optimize ... Providing ongoing technical assistance in areas including model database management, configuration ...

Senior Software Engineer, Reliability Remote, US About Nametag Nametag is building the future of ... Databases: Deep experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, migrations, and query ...

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Database Engineer to ... Owns monitoring and maintenance of database systems, ensuring uptime and system reliability

Operations Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$75K - $102K/yr

... reliability * Ensure accurate operational records and documentation are maintained Required ... Experience working with relational databases and SQL * Experience with source control and version ...

Sr Software Engineer - Database Systems

Lowell, MA · On-site

$105K - $142K/yr

Maintain the availability, reliability, and health of engineering database environments. Proactively identify and address issues using monitoring and observability tools and conduct thorough root ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

$62 - $82.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We run a polyglot datastore environment: relational databases, wide column stores, document stores ... Collaborate with engineering teams across Axon to guide application design patterns as they relate ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer I

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We run a polyglot datastore environment: relational databases, wide column stores, document stores ... Collaborate with engineering teams across Axon to guide application design patterns as they relate ...

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How much do database reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for database reliability engineer in Massachusetts is $128,841.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,900.00 and $140,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a database reliability engineer?

A Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of database systems. They apply software engineering and SRE principles to database management, focusing on automation, monitoring, and incident response. DBREs work closely with development and operations teams to optimize queries, design resilient architectures, and prevent downtime. Their goal is to create efficient database systems that support business-critical applications with minimal disruptions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a database reliability engineer?

To thrive as a Database Reliability Engineer, you need expertise in database architectures, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, as well as automation tools and cloud platforms, is highly valued, and certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty can be advantageous. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication skills are crucial for success in this role. These abilities ensure reliable data infrastructure, minimize downtime, and facilitate smooth collaboration across technical teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a database reliability engineer?

As a Database Reliability Engineer, your daily tasks will often include monitoring database performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues, automating routine maintenance, and ensuring system security and backups. You'll collaborate closely with software developers, DevOps engineers, and IT teams to troubleshoot incidents and implement improvements that enhance database reliability and scalability. Your day may also involve creating documentation, planning for disaster recovery, and participating in on-call rotations. This dynamic role requires both hands-on technical work and teamwork to maintain seamless database operations in fast-paced environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Database Reliability Engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

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Infographic showing various Database Reliability Engineer job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,841 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Reliability Engineer (Facilities and Operations) - Evergreen Contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Boston, MA • On-site

$111K - $140K/yr

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We are always looking for talented individuals to join our Facilities and Operations team. Specific openings in Reliability Engineering come about often.
This is an evergreen role, meaning we are always accepting applications to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities
Details on role:
• Execute calibration interval determination assessments for instruments on new systems
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance, calibration, and engineering service delivery, adopt, and deploy best practices across the GxP sites.
• Contribute to the development of an asset life cycle management
• Develop asset maintenance plans and required spare parts from Reliability Engineering assessments and field walk downs to prolong the lifespan of equipment
• Perform spare parts risk assessments to determine recommended stock levels to minimize the likelihood of unplanned part-related downtime
• Prepare and submit change requests for asset, maintenance, calibration and spare parts updates in the CMMS
• Identify and implement asset, maintenance, calibration and spare parts improvements in the CMMS based on equipment trending, feedback to reliability and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on equipment to prevent future failures and reduce unplanned downtime
• Conduct reliability assessments and analyses to identify potential failure modes and develop strategies for mitigation.
• Track completion of CMMS change requests and activation of CMMS attributes by system for project-related facilities, equipment and utilities for operational readiness of GxP site(s)
• Develop and advance Reliability Engineering KPI's to improve equipment reliability and decision making.
This is an ongoing opportunity for a reliability engineer to join our team, if interested in opportunities, please apply.
Pay Range
dependent upon experience.
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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