$145,000 - $170,000 USD annually
USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe
Data Analysis / Data Science
English
remote
about the company
DistroKid is the world’s largest music distributor to Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Our expanding array of services include music distribution, monetization, metadata customization, storage, and promotion.
diversity statement
"We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value a wide range of perspectives and believe that our differences make us stronger."
your area of responsibility
The Jam Session (What you'll do):
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable database and data pipeline solutions.
Provide schema design and evolution strategies to assist growing data needs.
Build and maintain infrastructure with modern tools (e.g., Terraform) to ensure consistency and automation.
Monitor, optimize, and tune performance of database systems and data pipelines for high availability and responsiveness.
Implement and enforce data security and governance practices in compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support analytics, product, and engineering initiatives.
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of DistroKid’s data infrastructure.
your profile
Bandmate Essentials (Skills/Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience as a MySQL DBA, preferably within the music or entertainment industry.
Strong knowledge of SQL, including SQL tuning, DB performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Solid grasp of DB development concepts, including data modeling, schema design and dimensional modeling.
Proficient in Python.
A big plus is knowledge of Redshift, DBT, Dagster, Airflow, AWS, DMS, Terraform, and Redis.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and implement effective solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
the benefits
Retirement plans (401k, SIPP, etc.), Health Insurance, Generous PTO package, Parental Leave, Home office allowance, Flexible work schedules, Various paid & discounted subscriptions, Engagement activities and more!
