Search JobsJob DescriptionWhy will you enjoy this new opportunity? We provide and operate hundreds of managed databases instances for critical teams in VMware and a growing number of other customers. Most of those database servers are PostgreSQL which is not surprising since it is the most popular database in the World. Over time, we will encounter every possible performance, scalability, and reliability challenge that a PostgreSQL operator may face. If you are passionate about developing and deploying highly-scalable software systems and data infrastructure, we would love to have you on our team.Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?Contribute to the development of the Cross-Cloud Database Managed Service:Within the first month of employment, become competent with the project, guidelines, and standard operations. Work closely with the more senior members of the team to get onboard. Make your first contribution to the project.Withing 90 days (about 3 months) of employment, you will start working on a feature of the product in a small sub-team.Within 180 days (about 6 months), you will be an expert in project and be able to support our existing internal customers, work independently on new features and be able to propose improvements to the project.Withing the first year of employment, you will be making larger changes to the project from start to finish, including designing the change and going through the architectural review process, implementing the changes in small sub-teams and deploying the changes in VMware’s Data Platform infrastructure.The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?The primary goal of this role is to develop and operate the Cross-Cloud Database Managed Service. Your regular activities may be modified to suit your professional strengths, but you can expect a variety of the following assignments:Be part of an Agile scrum team and participate in daily meetingsDesign and develop new capabilities for the Database Managed Service project, using technologies like Kubernetes, Helm, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Golang, etc.Ensure the success of the users of the service by engaging in solving any unexpected problems as well helping them understand the platform and develop working and efficient solutions on top of it.What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?You’ll be joining a growing team of engineers located in Bulgaria, Ireland and the US. The larger team is split into several sub teams with local management, focused on the different areas of the platform.We are looking for individuals who are self-driven and have the passion to learn new skills and solve complex technical issues. The leadership for this role believes in creating a pleasant and inclusive workplace and building strong relationships and collaboration within the team.Where is this role located?The location of this role is flexible within Bulgaria. Work will be done from an office some days during the week and other days from a non-VMware building with the employees having the option to choose the option of working fully remote. VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law. Search Jobs
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