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Database Reliability Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Sr Database Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Sr ... The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ...

Sr Database Engineer

Draper, UT · Hybrid

$101K - $169K/yr

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Sr ... The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ...

Sr Database Engineer

West Valley City, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Eagle Mountain, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Cedar Hills, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Millcreek, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Murray, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Highland, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Vineyard, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Orem, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Holladay, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

White City, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Bluffdale, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

Sr Database Engineer

Riverton, UT · On-site

$101K - $169K/yr

The Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operational health, reliability, and ... Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field ...

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How much do database reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for database reliability engineer in Utah is $107,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,300.00 and $117,400.00 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 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 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.

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Infographic showing various Database Reliability Engineer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,399 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

LINUX Administrator, Python, Production Support, SRE - CI/CD, 12+ Mths CTH South Jordan, UT

ZnA Inc

South Jordan, UT • On-site

$54.50 - $72.25/hr

Contractor

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Job description

Production Support / SRE, LINUX/UNIX Administration, SQL, Automation ( Python/bash/ Perl/Ruby/Shell),  Messaging (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX), CI/CD ( Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker), Data Streaming ( SPARK, Kafka),  observability and monitoring (Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics),  Configuration/Release mgt tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, GitHub) 12+ Mths Cont to Hire South Jordan, UT

JPC - 3551

Level 2: (6 to 8 yrs of total industry Exp)

Loc: South Jordan, UT (Hybrid: Hybrid - 3-days a week in office is mandatory)

Duration: 12+ months (Contract to Hire)

Interview Process:
- 1st: Zoom
- 2nd: Onsite
 

Description:


Bachelor's Degree: Yes
Industry Background: Plus
Years of experience: 2 - 5 years exp
Shifts:
• Morning: 8am - 5:00pm
• Evening: 12:30 - 8:am
o Weekend: OnCall (Remote)
Must:
Linux and Unix Hands on Experience!
o Needs to be comfortable troubleshooting at OS Level
Production Support Exp
o Incident Handling, Debugging live systems and on-call experience
Scripting/Automation experience within Python
o Not a Software Engineer but most be able to automate repetitive tasks
• Comm skills MUST BE THERE!
o Will be working hands on with Dev Teams and the business
• Service now Experience from a ticketing perspective
• Knowledge of ITIL Principles
Plus:
• Good understanding of Java, GO, C++, Scala etc
• Grafana and snowflake
• Any Cloud Exp
• Agentic AI background or knowledge
Description
Must haves:
Good hands on Linux experience and SQL
Knowledge for Python (more from a reading code perspective opposed from scripting)
This is a pipeline requisition to be used for all open consultant positions for Reliability & Production Engineering (RPE) in Utah. Please submit candidates who satisfy requirements for either Production Support or System Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.
See below for detailed job descriptions:
1- PRODUCTION SUPPORT ANALYST
As Production Support Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Monitoring for and resolving issues across the entire tech stack: hardware, software, application and network. A majority of your time will be devoted to production support activities.
  • Working closely with engineering/development teams to address repetitive issues, reduce operational effort and the likelihood of future service disruptions.
  • Partnering with business users and other technology teams to manage significant events such as business continuity/disaster recovery tests, IPOs, stock splits, and major infrastructure changes.
  • Defining and refining standard operating procedures (SOP) for everything from monitoring to troubleshooting complex code and infrastructure issues.
  • Identifying and driving opportunities to improve platform supportability through automation.
  • Advocating for reliability priorities in application design reviews and operational readiness exercises for new and existing services.
  • Participating in weekend and off hours on-call rotation.
  • - Collaborating and striving to understand business users? needs and problems.
    Qualifications – External
    What skills and experience do I need? You should apply if you have at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline(s), plus hands-on experience with any combination of the following:
  • - 3-5+ years practical experience in production systems support or application development.
  •  Hands on experience managing systems in a large scale distributed Unix/Linux environment is essential.
  •  Effective communicator who is comfortable speaking in front of both internal/external groups as well as business clients-
  •  Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and debug to conclusively identify root causes
  •  Knowledge of ITIL Principles. ITIL certification is a plus.
  •  Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating system level concepts such as processes, memory allocation, and networking, with an understanding of how applications are affected by these, and ability to debug and troubleshoot accordingly.
  • Automation-related experience is particularly valued, using scripting languages such as Python, bash, Perl, and/or Ruby. Higher-level compiled languages such as C++, C#, JAVA, Scala, and Go are a big plus.
  • - Working ability to interact with message transport platforms and protocols (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX) and distributed database technologies (DB2, Sybase, Mongo, GreenPlum, Postgres, KDB).
  • - Autosys scheduling and batch processing concepts- Experience with source code and binary repositories, build tools, and CI/CD (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker) etc and data streaming technologies like Spark, Kafka etc.
  • - Hands on experience on enterprise tools set such as Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, etc.
  • Awareness of, and ability to reason through modern software & systems architectures, including load-balancing, queueing, caching, distributed systems failure modes generally, micro services, etc.
    2- SYSTEM RELIABILITY ANALYST
    As a System Reliability Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
    - Working closely with engineering/development teams to design, build, optimize, and maintain systems.
    - Troubleshooting issues across the entire technology stack: hardware, software, application, and network.
    - Aggressively targeting toil and operational risk, and deploying solutions to reduce these.
    - Broadening infrastructure and application observability.
    - Proactively identifying and addressing active or potential risks to system reliability.
    - Advocating for reliability priorities in application design reviews and operational readiness exercises for new and existing services.
    Qualifications:
    - External What skills and experience do I need?
    You should apply if you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline(s), plus hands-on experience with any combination of the following:
    - 3-5+ years practical experience in production systems support or application development- Hands on experience managing systems in a large scale distributed Unix/Linux environment is essential.
    - Automation-related experience is required, using scripting languages such as Python, bash, Perl, and/or Ruby. Higher-level compiled languages such as C++, C#, JAVA, Scala, and Go are a big plus.
    - Deep knowledge of and hands-on experience applying the principles of System/Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
    - Practical experience designing and instrumenting SLO/SLI dashboards is particularly valuable.
    - Hands on experience on enterprise tools such as AppDynamics, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace
    - Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Chef, GitHub or any automation/configuration/release management tools- Awareness of, and ability to reason through modern software and systems architectures, including load
    -balancing, databases, queueing, caching, distributed systems failure modes, micro services, Cloud, etc.
    - Working ability to interact with message transport platforms and protocols (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX) and distributed database technologies (DB2, Sybase, Mongo, GreenPlum, Postgres, KDB).
    - Autosys scheduling and batch processing concepts.
    - Deep understanding of infrastructure and operating system concepts such as processes, memory allocation, and networking, with an understanding of how applications are affected by the above, and ability to debug and troubleshoot accordingly.