Database Engineer II

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today. We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. The Role AXS actively seeking a Database Engineer to provide quality, scalable data solutions for AXS products. The candidate will be expected to collaborate to design and then develop, implement, and optimize critical databases, processes and reports to achieve business goals and support the development and data platform teams. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, etc.). Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing. Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible). Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security. Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs. Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborate with developers, SREs, and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure application-to-database integration. Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations. Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment. Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge). Experience with CI/CD tools (Liqbase, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.). Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation). Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus). Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing. Solid understand on Kafka cluster. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills Pay Scale: $100,000-$120,000 Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment. *Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position. *There will be an in-person onsite component as part of our interview process. What’s in it for You? Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding! Meaningful Mission – Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world. Development and Learning – Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement. Community & Belonging – A range of Employee Resource Groups (ER