Staff Database Engineer

Bill.com
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced database engineers comfortable with real-time data replication and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on collaboration across technical teams and a remote-first work arrangement in the US.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in database administration and a track record in AWS environments
    — “8+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong skills in optimization, security, and access control, including 3+ years managing databases on AWS”
  • Individuals who have designed automated infrastructure and real-time data pipelines using IaC and CDC tools
    — “design automated database infrastructure, write custom tooling, and build resilient real-time data replication architecture by streaming data from databases into Kafka”
  • Professionals with expertise in Python or Go and a background in monitoring systems like DataDog or Splunk
    — “Proficient in Python or Go and Expert in IaC with Terraform and Git, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure”

Things to consider

  • Salary ranges vary significantly based on geographic zones, which may affect compensation expectations
    — “Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County$184,000—$220,800 USD”
  • The role requires familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases, which may demand a broad technical background
    — “Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building CI/CD pipelines for database environments on AWS
    — “building modern CI/CD pipelines, automated failovers”
  • Demonstrate a history of designing Kafka-based CDC frameworks and data replication systems
    — “build resilient real-time data replication architecture by streaming data from databases into Kafka”
  • Showcase your ability to write custom tooling for database automation and performance monitoring
    — “write custom tooling and build resilient real-time data replication architecture”
  • Emphasize your SDLC approach to infrastructure and use of Terraform in your resume and interviews
    — “Expert in IaC with Terraform and Git, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure”
  • Demonstrate advanced SQL optimization experience with complex queries in your technical background
    — “Solid SQL skills and experience in complex query optimization”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • database infrastructure design
  • custom tooling
  • resilient real-time data replication
  • high-performance data pipelines
  • self-service database systems
Typical background
database administrationdatabase reliability engineeringinfrastructure as code

Skills & requirements

Required

Database ReliabilityPostgreSQLOracleDynamodbAWSTerraformGitIacReplication ToolsKafkaCDC FrameworksSQLMonitoring Tools

Preferred

PythonGoFoglightDatadogSplunkCloudwatchOracle GoldengateDebezium

Stack & domain

PostgreSQLOracleDynamodbDatabase AdministrationDatabase OptimizationDatabase SecurityDatabase Access ControlAWSPythonGoIacTerraformGitSDLCReplication ToolsGoldengateDebeziumSQLQuery OptimizationMonitoring ToolsDatadogSplunkCloudwatchReal-time AlertsSlackPagerdutyFoglightInfrastructure As CodeAWS ECSKafkaCDC FrameworksCi/cd PipelinesAutomated FailoversScalable Kafka-based CDC FrameworksSelf-service Database SystemsEvent-driven Data PipelinesCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingOwnershipCuriosityDriveDatabase ReliabilityCloud InfrastructureFintechDatabase ManagementData ReplicationEvent-driven Architecture

About the role

Original posting from Bill.com

Innovate with purpose

At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We're remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT — and opportunities to connect in person when it counts. BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.

✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

The Core Infrastructure Team is responsible for managing all of the infrastructure and databases at BILL. We utilize Foglight, DataDog (for Logging, Metrics, and APM), Splunk, and CloudWatch (through Datadog integration) for real-time alerts via Slack and PagerDuty. We are strong advocates of Infrastructure as Code, and to achieve this, we utilize Terraform and AWS ECS.

We are looking for a Staff Database Engineer with strong developer experience in PostgreSQL, Oracle, and DynamoDB to join us in building, scaling, and automating our mission-critical database platforms. In this role, you will design automated database infrastructure, write custom tooling, and build resilient real-time data replication architecture by streaming data from databases into Kafka using tools like Oracle GoldenGate and Debezium to power the BILL suite of applications. As a member of our team, you will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to engineer high-performance, event-driven data pipelines and self-service database systems. 

As a Staff Database Engineer, you will serve as both a system architect and builder. Joining a team of dedicated engineers, you will contribute to the design, automation, and optimization of our PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and DynamoDB environments, building modern CI/CD pipelines, automated failovers, and scalable Kafka-based CDC frameworks to ensure stability and real-time data availability. 

We’d love to chat if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

8+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong skills in optimization, security, and access control, including 3+ years managing databases on AWS

Proficient in Python or Go

Expert in IaC with Terraform and Git, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure

Advanced experience with replication tools like GoldenGate or Debezium

Solid SQL skills and experience in complex query optimization

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like DataDog, Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring and issue resolution

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB

AWS certified Database - Specialty and Terraform certification

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary  ranges noted below roles in the specific  geographic zones

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County$184,000—$220,800 USDZone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts$165,600—$198,700 USDZone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania$156,400—$187,700 USDWhat’s in it for you? 

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well. 

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:

100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)

HSA & FSA accounts 

Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off 

Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts

Wellness & Fitness initiatives

Employee recognition and referral programs

And much more

Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.

BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact interviewaccommodations@hq.bill.com. To ensure a fair evaluation, our Candidate Integrity Policy prohibits the use of unapproved external assistance, including generative AI, during live interviews or assessments. Doing so will result in a review and potential disqualification.

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Source: Bill.com careers

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