Tripadvisor - Needham, MA
posted about 1 month ago
The Principal Database Administrator (DBA) position within the Site Operations team at Tripadvisor is a critical role responsible for maintaining and enhancing the core systems that power the tripadvisor.com website. This includes managing both on-premise data centers and a multitude of accounts in AWS, ensuring that the systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient. The SiteOps team is the go-to resource for understanding the interface boundaries between the legacy systems and the cloud-based infrastructure, making it essential for the DBA to have a comprehensive understanding of both environments. As a Principal DBA, you will be a key player in optimizing and automating the infrastructure and deployment processes surrounding our databases. With over 600 on-premise logical databases running on more than 100 database hosts, your role will involve significant responsibilities in ensuring high availability and reliability of data maintenance and delivery. You will be involved in various system migrations, including transitioning from on-premise to AWS and between different AWS data centers. This role requires a proactive approach to designing and implementing migration strategies, testing them thoroughly, and executing them with a focus on minimizing disruptions in production. In addition to technical expertise, this position demands strong leadership and communication skills, as you will be collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance development and deployment processes. Your contributions will not only impact day-to-day operations but also shape the future evolution of Infrastructure and Engineering at Tripadvisor. The role is designed for passionate engineers with deep experience in Postgres and AWS technologies, who are eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.