Denver, CO · Remote
$51 - $70/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
Denver, CO · Remote
$51 - $70/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
$51.25 - $70.50/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
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$51.25 - $70.50/hr
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$121K - $242K/yr
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The Database Reliability Engineering team manages enterprise cloud-based database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability. The team designs and implements disaster ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$121K - $242K/yr
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The Database Reliability Engineering team manages enterprise cloud-based database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability. The team designs and implements disaster ...
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer , you will deploy, monitor, support, and optimize Charter ... ORMs over relational databases * Exposure to experimentation platforms and statistical testing
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Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer , you will deploy, monitor, support, and optimize Charter ... ORMs over relational databases * Exposure to experimentation platforms and statistical testing
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
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Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · On-site
$58.75 - $78/hr
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We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · On-site
$58.75 - $78/hr
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Dental
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Life
Retirement
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Quick apply
Denver, CO · Hybrid
$58.75 - $78/hr
We are seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, performance ... Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, application platforms and relational databases.
Denver, CO · On-site
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The Senior Availability / Reliability Engineer leads availability modeling, reliability analysis, and mitigation planning for our behind-the-meter (BTM) power solutions and site-specific conditions.
Denver, CO · On-site
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The Senior Availability / Reliability Engineer leads availability modeling, reliability analysis, and mitigation planning for our behind-the-meter (BTM) power solutions and site-specific conditions.
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
Greenwood Village, CO · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
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Dental
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
Medical
Dental
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
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Dental
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As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at TransUnion, you will serve as a senior technical leader and ... Strong command of database architecture - including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cloud SQL) and ...
$250/day
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As a SRE, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving uptime and availability across ... databases. Programming experience is desired for the role. Job Duties: * Collaborate with ...
$250/day
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As a SRE, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving uptime and availability across ... databases. Programming experience is desired for the role. Job Duties: * Collaborate with ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer Application Deadline: 14 August 2026 Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year Description TL;DR ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer Application Deadline: 14 August 2026 Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year Description TL;DR ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$250/day
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As a SRE, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving uptime and availability across ... databases. Programming experience is desired for the role. Job Duties: * Collaborate with ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$250/day
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As a SRE, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving uptime and availability across ... databases. Programming experience is desired for the role. Job Duties: * Collaborate with ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$51.25 - $70.50/hr
... performance, reliability, availability, scalability, and recoverability. • Confers with ... programming management Qualifications • The candidate must have at least 3 to 5 years of ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$51.25 - $70.50/hr
... performance, reliability, availability, scalability, and recoverability. • Confers with ... programming management Qualifications • The candidate must have at least 3 to 5 years of ...
Centennial, CO · On-site +1
$120K - $145K/yr
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This role combines strong database administration expertise with modern data engineering capabilities, focusing on performance, scalability and reliability. This role will be onsite and available at ...
Centennial, CO · On-site +1
$120K - $145K/yr
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This role combines strong database administration expertise with modern data engineering capabilities, focusing on performance, scalability and reliability. This role will be onsite and available at ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$58.75 - $78/hr
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... 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our ... Advise engineering teams on best practices for measuring reliability and uptime. * Assist and ...
Denver, CO · On-site
$58.75 - $78/hr
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... 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our ... Advise engineering teams on best practices for measuring reliability and uptime. * Assist and ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
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Site Reliability Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Engineering to make a system more resilient and efficient frees up time and money to build more capabilities. Whether you come from a background in ...
Aurora, CO · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
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Site Reliability Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Engineering to make a system more resilient and efficient frees up time and money to build more capabilities. Whether you come from a background in ...
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A Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of database systems. They collaborate with developers, SREs, and database administrators to automate database operations, optimize queries, and implement best practices for high availability and disaster recovery. Additionally, they monitor database performance, troubleshoot incidents, and enhance observability using monitoring tools. Their role often bridges software development and database administration, emphasizing automation and reliability.
To thrive as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you need expertise in database administration, performance tuning, automation, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), and experience with cloud platforms and monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication help in resolving issues and working well within cross-functional teams. These skills ensure reliable, high-performing databases that are essential for critical business operations.
Senior Database Reliability Engineers often deal with challenges such as ensuring high database uptime, responding to unplanned outages, and optimizing performance under heavy loads. They may also need to manage complex migrations, automate repetitive tasks, and maintain data integrity across multiple environments. Collaboration with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams is common to proactively identify and resolve potential reliability issues. Tackling these challenges requires both technical depth and strong communication skills, making the role both demanding and rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
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$130,000 - $150,000 / year + Bonus
The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.
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With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.
Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift environments across cloud and on-premises platforms. Experienced in database modernization, cloud migrations, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, observability, and automation. AWS Certified professional with a strong focus on reliability engineering, operational excellence, and DevOps practices.
Job Duties
Design, administer, and support enterprise PostgreSQL environments in AWS and on-premises environments.
Manage Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift platforms.
Lead database modernization and migration initiatives from legacy database platforms to PostgreSQL.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for database provisioning and management.
Improve database performance, scalability, availability, reliability, and security.
Develop automation solutions for database patching, deployments, monitoring, backup validation, and maintenance.
Integrate database deployments with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Grafana, and custom automation.
Establish PostgreSQL standards, governance, and operational best practices.
Provide architectural guidance for application teams adopting PostgreSQL and cloud-native database services.
Design and maintain HA/DR solutions, replication technologies, and recovery strategies.
Optimize AWS database costs and resource utilization while maintaining performance objectives.
Mentor junior DBAs and engineers and lead strategic database initiatives.
Provide 24x7 production support for mission-critical applications and services.
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Software development
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Denver, CO, US
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