Company Overview
Cover Genius is a Series E Insurtech that protects the global customers of the world’s largest digital companies, including Booking Holdings, Intuit, Hopper, Skyscanner, Ryanair, and many e‑commerce giants such as Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Wayfair and Shopee. Our award‑winning XCover platform embeds protection for millions of customers worldwide each year.
The Role
As a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) on our Technology Team, your primary purpose will be to ensure the seamless and secure functioning of the datastores that support our platform. You will design solutions for large‑scale engineering challenges, such as multi‑regional scaling and data sovereignty requirements, and contribute to the reliability, availability, performance, disaster recovery, automation and security of Cover Genius databases.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist application teams in selecting and optimizing datastore architectures and technologies
- Optimize queries, migrations and perform other datastore performance tuning
- Implement automation and reduce toil for datastore management
- Deploy, upgrade and maintain datastores
- Troubleshoot database‑related production incidents (On Call)
- Develop, test and maintain disaster recovery procedures for datastores
- Implement monitoring and alerting using key database metrics
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation and runbooks
- Optimize and control costs of the company’s storage infrastructure
- Create and refine SLOs for datastores
Qualifications
At least 5 years running major database technologies in production, especially PostgreSQL and MySQL; cloud experience ideally on AWS RDSUnderstanding of SRE principles and best practicesExperience operating NoSQL datastores and cache technologies such as Elasticsearch, Redis, S3, DynamoDB, BigQuery and RabbitMQExcellent understanding of SQL and SQL database performance optimizationComfortable scripting and developing internal tooling with Bash or a programming language (e.g. Python, Go)Familiar with internals of PostgreSQLExperience with infrastructure and configuration‑as‑code tools, especially TerraformExperience working with LinuxSolid theoretical understanding of underlying data‑storage technologies and trade‑offsGood knowledge of AWS and / or GCP platforms and associated best practicesBachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent practical experienceWhat You Will Bring
Strong communication and documentation skillsCurious and self‑motivated learnerProfessional approach and good team memberOrganizational and time‑management skillsExcellent attention to detailPositive approach to changeWhy Cover Genius
Flexible work environment – hybrid schedule with remote options and a wellness day a monthEmployee Stock Options – share in the company’s successWork with like‑minded people passionate about both work and giving back; CG Gives programs enable us to become philanthropists through peer recognition and rewardsSocial initiatives – initiatives and programs that support communities and people worldwideBenefits & Salary
Base salary range : C$135,000 – C$175,000 annuallyCompetitive equity packageHealth, dental and vision benefitsFlexible vacation and paid time off policyDiversity & Inclusion
Cover Genius promotes diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate discrimination, demeaning treatment of anyone, or harassment based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team and no candidate dispositions are automated.
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
How to Apply
Send your resume and let’s chat! No automated decision‑making; all final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.
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