Database Engineer II

About the role

AXS is actively seeking a Database Engineer to provide quality, scalable data solutions for AXS products. The candidate will collaborate to design and then develop, implement, and optimize critical databases, processes, and reports to achieve business goals and support the development and data platform teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aurora, MongoDB, etc.).
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines to enable automated schema migrations, rollback, and testing.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database provisioning (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure database performance, health, and security.
• Optimize database queries, indexes, and execution plans to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage high availability, replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and DevOps engineers to ensure smooth and secure application-to-database integration.
• Enforce security best practices, including encryption, key management (AWS KMS/CMK), access control, and compliance with data regulations.
• Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer / DBA with at least 3+ years in a DevOps/Cloud environment.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Aurora (at least one deeply, others working knowledge).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Liqbase, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP a plus).
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, and auditing.
• Solid understanding of Kafka cluster.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.

Pay

$100,000–$120,000

This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; voluntary life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 401k Plan with a current employer match of 3%.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Wellness offerings.

Full-time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment. Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

There will be an in-person onsite component as part of our interview process.

About AXS

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year, we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events—from concerts and festivals to sports and theater—at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment. AXS is a subsidiary of AEG, selling millions of tickets annually for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals worldwide.

We offer a fun, fast-paced environment with opportunities for learning and growth through training, education reimbursement, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional development. We also provide access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs.