Sr Database Engineer

PayPal seeks Sr Database Engineer in San Jose, CA to execute strategic infrastructure transformation initiatives, lead database platform initiatives, and architect cloud-native data solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field, plus six years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
• Six (6) years of experience managing large-scale Oracle databases in high-availability environments, working with RAC, ASM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard, and handling installation, configuration, troubleshooting, failovers, switchovers, and upgrades across AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows
• Four (4) years of experience as a specialist in Oracle Cloud and Exadata, delivering secure, high-performance migrations, automation, and management for continuous availability and full compliance
• Three (3) years of experience managing MySQL databases—including installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting—with hands-on experience in MySQL 5 and 8, ensuring reliability and peak performance
• Three (3) years of experience managing MSSQL databases with Always On, Failover Clustering, and Log Shipping, ensuring critical systems stay reliable and always available
• Two (2) years of experience with shell scripting, Python, and Oracle APEX, developing automation scripts, building custom applications, and creating dashboards to monitor database health and streamline processes

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Resources to create financial security and support your mental health