Staff Database Reliability Engineer

Innovate with purpose At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another. ✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company The Core Infrastructure Team is responsible for managing all of the infrastructure and databases at BILL. We utilize Foglight, DataDog (for Logging, Metrics, and APM), Splunk, and CloudWatch (through Datadog integration) for real-time alerts via Slack and PagerDuty.

We are strong advocates of Infrastructure as Code, and to achieve this, we utilize Terraform and AWS ECS. We are looking for a Staff Database Reliability Engineer  with developer experience in Oracle and GoldenGate to join us in supporting and enhancing our mission-critical database systems to achieve higher levels of performance, availability, backup/recovery, and security.

As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with our Systems Engineers, Developers, and Architects to design, implement and scale our database engines that power the BILL suite of applications. If you thrive on tackling significant challenges involving large datasets, online processing, and complex systems to drive business results, then this is the ideal job for you!

As a Staff Database Reliability Engineer, you will serve as the subject matter expert, responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the stability of our PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and cloud-native databases like DynamoDB. We’d love to chat if you have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years in database administration (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with strong skills in optimization, security, and access control, including 3+ years managing databases on AWS.

Proficient in Python Expert in IaC with Terraform and GitLab, applying an SDLC approach to infrastructure. Advanced experience with replication tools like GoldenGate or Debezium Solid SQL skills and experience in complex query optimization. Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Foglight, DataDog, Splunk, and CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB is desired. Major plus AWS certified Database - Specialty and Terraform certification   #LIThe estimated salary  range for this role is noted below for our San Jose based role.  Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above.

The Role

is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. San Jose pay range$180,000—$216,000 USDThe estimated base salary range for this role is noted below for our office location in Draper, UT.

Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in BILL’s bonus and equity plan. Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed above.

The Role

is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. Draper UT pay range$153,000—$183,600 USDWhat’s in it for you?  Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment.

But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.  Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL: 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP) HSA & FSA accounts  Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off  Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts Wellness & Fitness initiatives Employee recognition and referral programs And much more Don’t believe us?

Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages. BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact interviewaccommodations@hq.bill.com. Our Applicant Privacy Notice describes how BILL treats the personal information it receives from applicants.

BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a leader in financial automation software for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, we are dedicated to automating the future of finance so businesses can thrive. Hundreds of thousands of businesses trust BILL solutions to manage financial workflows, including payables, receivables, and spend and expense management.

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