Meet the Site Reliability and Production Support TeamThe SRE and Support team is responsible for the Rover platform’s overall performance, scalability, and reliability. We use observability tools, investigative skills, and data to help our engineering teams deliver a stable, reliable, and robust experience for our owners and sitters. We are part of the Platform Engineering division. As such, we work broadly across the company, serving many partners and requiring exceptional partner communication and relationship building.What we are looking forWe are looking for aDatabase Engineer or a Database Reliability Engineerto join our team in Barcelona. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability and performance of our PostgreSQL and MySQL environments while building self-service automation tools. You will work closely with our lead Database engineer to manage Rover's tables and end-to-end data flows. You will partner with developers across Rover to review migrations and analyze and optimize database performance. You will work within the SRE team to build your experience in Python and Django for automation and model tuning.Please note that this role is part of a cross-regional team and may require some flexibility in working hours to ensure good alignment with the rest of the team. We follow a hybrid model (Mondays & Thursdays in our office in Poblenou, Barcelona).Key ResponsibilitiesManage core database operations, including user access, instance scaling,



and performance tuningLead major and minor database upgradesDesign and test backup strategies to ensure we can restore data quickly with almost no downtimeCollaborate with developers on schema migrations and query tuningUse Datadog/Cloudwatch to monitor system health and set up alertingManage compliance requirementsParticipate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systemsTroubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis and resolutionDevelop database standards improve site stability and reduce the blast radius of incidentsBuild and maintain self-service tools, such as our Automated Data Model Change approval toolingDesign Terraform for management of RDS infrastructure and deployment through AtlantisDevelop automation scripts using Python to assist in Django migration issues and model tuningYour Qualifications and SkillsYou have 3-5 years of experience as a Database AdministratorYou have experience managing databases in a cloud native environment (preferably AWS RDS)You have 4+ years of hands‑on experience managing production environments with PostgreSQL and/or MySQLYou have a strong focus on scripting and automation and have proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (eg: Python)You are proficient with infrastructure as code (eg: Terraform or CDK)Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog/Cloudwatch or ELK stackBonus: Having the skill to use AI tools to assist with coding or monitoring is a great advantageBonus: Familiarity with database integration with an ORM,



preferably DjangoBenefits of Working at Rover.ComLong-term incentive plan with a company performance‑based cash payoutPension planPrivate medical insurance25 days PTOMeal allowance and adaptable compensation plan (transport and nursery)Gym membership€450 to cover the costs associated with the adoption of a petAnnual €150 wellness reimbursementFlexible work hours, sometimes you'll need to be in at certain times, but on the whole, we're pretty flexible when it comes to managing workload and timeGrab snacks, fresh fruit, in our kitchen to keep yourself goingRegular team activities, events, game nights, and moreDog‑friendly officeCompensationIn the greater Barcelona area the first‑year salary range is €62,722 - €76,027. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance‑based cash payout and benefits to full‑time employees.The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.Rover is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Database Administrator - €62.722 - €76.027 A Year (Madrid)
🏢 Rover.Com
📍 Madrid