Database Engineer - Query Tuning - Postgres

Company Description
It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.
Job Description
Our SWAT (Software Action Team) ensures the stability of our production databases. Our Database Engineers are experts in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization and analyzing query execution plans for Postgres/MySQL/MariaDB, to ensure the production stability of our infrastructure and platforms.
The ideal candidate for this position is a Database Engineer with a strong foundation in database technologies, performance analysis, and strong troubleshooting skills. The candidate must have a passion for chasing issues of complex systems running under dynamic, real-world loads. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative environment that allows direct influence on the organization and all our customers. In this role, you will support the infrastructure by learning the platform from end to end.
What you get to do in this role:

• Develop automation tools to facilitate and improve day-to-day operations
• Become an SME in production triage, gain broad knowledge across ServiceNow's application and codebase, work with all the groups within Engineering/Operations, and groups outside of Operations (e.g. Customer Support).
• Learn how to identify bugs and solve challenging performance issues quickly . SWAT provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a well-rounded problem and performance analyst.

Qualifications
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:

• 0-2+ years of Database performance tuning on PostgreSQL / MySQL / MariaDB
• 0-2+ years of experience supporting or testing large-scale web-based distributed applications
• 0-2+ years of hands-on experience working on a SaaS, PaaS, or Cloud Infrastructure product/solution
• Unix skills: including development, navigation, file manipulation, permissions, searching/finding files and text contents, and administrative actions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an aptitude for learning new technologies
• And most importantly, eagerness to learn everything about the ServiceNow Platform

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Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $106,600 - $165,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
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