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VIMO INC.

Senior Database Administrator

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $170K/yr

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Vimo team. About The Role: As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design ...

VIMO INC.

Senior Database Administrator

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $170K/yr

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Vimo team. About The Role: As a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design ...

Landpoint

Remote Data Analyst

Fremont, CA · Remote

Data analysts are responsible for gathering data from multiple sources, such as databases, APIs ... Remote data analysts must be able to clearly and concisely communicate their findings and ...

Mettle

Laravel Engineer (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Location The company has always operated as a fully remote team. As such, you should be comfortable ... Good understanding of relational databases (MySQL / Postgres) * API driven development * Ability to ...

LHH US

Real Estate Paralegal (REMOTE)

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $160K/yr

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and database applications. * Exceptional ... Remote or hybrid work options available * Comprehensive benefits package * Opportunity to work on ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote database in Oakland, CA is $61.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.95 and $69.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Database job involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases from a remote location. Professionals in this role handle data security, performance tuning, backups, and troubleshooting without being physically present at the organization's site. Remote database administrators (DBAs) and developers use cloud-based tools and VPNs to access and manage databases securely. This job requires expertise in database management systems (DBMS) like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB. It offers flexibility, but strong communication skills and reliable internet connectivity are essential for success.

What does a remote database do?

In a Remote Database position, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring database performance, running backups, managing user access, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing queries for efficiency. You may also be tasked with implementing security measures, applying updates and patches, and supporting data migration or integration projects. Collaboration with developers, IT support, and sometimes business analysts via virtual meetings and project management tools is common. This role requires proactive communication and strong documentation skills to ensure smooth workflows and maintain the reliability of critical data systems. By managing these key tasks, you help support an organization's digital infrastructure from anywhere.

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To thrive as a Remote Database professional, you should have strong skills in database management, SQL and/or NoSQL query languages, backup and recovery procedures, and relevant educational or certification backgrounds such as a degree in computer science or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. Familiarity with tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, and cloud database platforms is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and self-motivation are important soft skills since the role is remote and often requires independent work. These qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient database performance, data integrity, and success while collaborating virtually with technical teams.

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Lead Database Reliability Engineer - 11606

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Coupa Software, Inc.
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$142K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.
The Impact of a Lead Database Reliability Engineer at Coupa:
As a Lead Database Reliability Engineer, you will focus primarily on Cloud based MySQL environments. You will be responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining reliable database infrastructure that supports mission-critical applications.
As a senior member of the team, you'll be a hands-on technical leader-driving automation, mentoring engineers, and partnering with development and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, secure, and performant data platforms.
What You'll Do
  • Lead database architecture and design initiatives, delivering scalable, high-performance, reliable solutions aligned with business needs and long-term strategic goals.
  • Leverage AI/ML technologies to improve database operations through performance optimization, capacity planning, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automation.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance database monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery systems to ensure system health, data integrity, and high availability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, providing technical leadership, guidance, and operational support, including participation in on-call rotations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies by conducting regular database audits, assessments, and governance reviews.
  • Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, mentor junior database engineers, stay current on emerging database technologies and best practices, and remain flexible to support global teams across multiple time zones.

What You Will Bring to Coupa
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) with 8+ years of hands-on database administration, management, and performance optimization experience.
  • Deep expertise in MySQL, including database design, implementation, configuration, security, troubleshooting, maintenance, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning.
  • Strong automation and cloud experience, including scripting with Bash, Python, or Ruby and managing large-scale AWS environments, with knowledge of cloud-native database services such as RDS and Aurora; Azure or GCP experience is a plus.
  • Experience building and maintaining database observability solutions, including monitoring, dashboards, and alerting using tools such as PMM, New Relic, VividCortex, or similar database management platforms.
  • Expertise in high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including failover clustering, Orchestrator, and strategies that ensure database reliability, resilience, and business continuity.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB, configuration management tools (Chef/Puppet), Terraform, GitHub-based workflows, and relevant database administration or automation certifications.

$142,000 - $198,667 a year
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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At Coupa, we are 100% committed to creating and nurturing an environment that supports your physical, mental, and community well-being . We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to help you and your family thrive:
Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
  • Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
  • Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
  • Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
  • Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.
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