Associate Database Engineer

New York, New York

priceline.com LLC
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This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office

Associate Database Engineer

Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you're in the right place.

Why this job's a big deal:

Enjoy the fun of being on toes to ensure business continuity as a DBA? We do too. In fact, data lies at the very core of our business. As a Database Engineer you would support, handle & maintain databases that serve and accelerate successful business across our Travel Products. You will demonstrate Database Tech Stack to understand, anticipate and meet the needs of our Product Teams with a constant Cloud First Approach to achieve customer experience excellence.

In this role you will get to:
  • Improve your DB Administration skills for Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL in areas configuration/replication/backup on Linux platform.
  • Enhance your knowledge on Oracle EBS system
  • Develop expertise on MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL database performance and SQL tuning.
  • Improve automation skills with the use of shell/python scripts and/or ansible.
  • Migrate & Support Databases on Google Cloud Platform thereby improve & grow skills on cloud concepts.
  • Demonstrate your expertise, ability to learn quickly, acquire capabilities to empower the team with DB best methods as a standard.
  • Partner with the Product Team to plan, coordinate & implement DB Tasks for customer happiness.
Who you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology, or related industry or equivalent training and experience.
  • 2+ years of validated work experience in Oracle EBS system, MySQL Database Administration.
  • Fluent with database replication, backup/recovery, database security, fix issues & performance tuning concepts.
  • Fluent in Linux environment, shell scripting/python programming.
  • Oracle and/or PostgreSQL Database Administration hands-on expertise, Preferred.
  • Hands-on experience & exposure with any public cloud provider, GCP preferred.
  • Work independently under general guidance & empower the team with the best methods and standards.
  • Proactively collaborate to learn, grow and excel to handle critical DB tasks independently.
  • Comfortable for 24x7 support on P1 DB Issues as part of On-Call Rotation.
  • Good to have DB and related certifications.
  • Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
  • The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it's a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $95,000K- $120,000K USD.

Who we are

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it's a dream vacation, your cousin's graduation, or your best friend's wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that's what our employees tell us). We're a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn't stabilized.

We're on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out.

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal.

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it's important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We'd love you to join us and add to our rich mix.

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Date Posted: 29 March 2025
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