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General information

Country
USA
State
Ohio
City
Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the role: 

We are seeking a Senior Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to enhance the reliability of our critical database infrastructure using a software-engineering-based approach. This role will be a direct member of our Database Administration Team, acting as both an individual contributor as well as a mentor to the team. In this role, you will collaborate with multiple teams across our IT department to build resilient database solutions that meet the demands of our large-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with a passion for working with databases.


What’s in it for you:

  • Position based in Cincinnati, OH, Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL (relocation assistance provided)
  • Access to the latest emerging technologies
  • Influence and build the future of TQL Technology
  • A culture of continuous education and technical training (and reimbursements for the same)
  • Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
  • We win wherever we go – Voted a 2019-2025 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT


What you will do: 

  • Design, automate, and monitor highly available and scalable database solutions.  
  • Enhance monitoring, alerting, and overall observability to facilitate proactive issue resolution.
  • Improve database security, backups, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database automation and configuration management.
  • Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements after-the-fact to reduce toil.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements.
  • On-call, but working on ways to avoid on-call.


What you need: 

  • 5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineering
  • 5+ years of experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
  • Experience working in high-transaction, large-scale, 24/7/365 database environments
  • Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GIT, PowerShell, or Kubernetes
  • Experience implementing database monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and database-as-a-service (DBaaS)
  • Experience supporting and developing CI/CD pipelines for database management
  • Strong desire to be a self-learner and or a "pioneer"
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Solarwinds, OpenTelemetry, and or Datadog) desired
  • Deep understanding of at least one database technology (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and or Azure) preferred
  • Experience with multi-region and globally distributed databases preferred
About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. 

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. 

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.
Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com