Database Engineer II

About the Team

When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s important to build resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. We’ve done this – with zero downtime! 😎 Sounds impossible? Well, that’s the kind of Engineering muscle that has helped Meesho become the e-commerce giant that it is today. We value speed over perfection and see failures as opportunities to become better. We’ve taken steps to inculcate a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset’ across our engineering teams, making us grow and move fast. We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member - and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication.

As a Database Engineer, you will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback. We know how to party as hard as we work! If we aren’t building unparalleled tech solutions, you can find us debating the plot points of our favorite books and games – or even gossiping over chai. So, if a day filled with building impactful solutions with a fun team sounds appealing to you, join us.

About the Role

As a Database Engineer II, you’ll establish and implement the best Nosql Database Engineering practices proactively. You’ll have opportunities to work on different Nosql technologies on a large scale. You’ll also work closely with other engineering teams and establish seamless collaborations within the organization. Being proficient in emerging technologies and the ability to work successfully with a team is key to success in this role.

What you will do

• Manage, maintain and monitor a multitude of Relational/NoSQL databases clusters, ensuring obligations to SLAs.
• Manage both in-house and SaaS solutions in the Public cloud (Or 3rd party).Diagnose, mitigate and communicate database-related issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Design and Implement best practices for planning, provisioning, tuning, upgrading and decommissioning of database clusters.
• Understand the cost optimization aspects of such tools/softwares and implement cost control mechanisms along with continuous improvement.
• Advice and support product, engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain general backup/recovery/DR of data solutions
• Work with the engineering and operations team to automate new approaches for scalability, reliability and performance.
• Perform R&D on new features and for innovative solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

What you will need

• 5 years+ experience in provisioning & managing Relational/NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency in two or more: Mysql,PostgreSql, Big Table ,Elastic Search, MongoDB, Redis, ScyllaDB.
• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management (Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)/ Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP stack, Load balancer, Networking.
• Proven ability to drive projects to completion.
• A degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or related fields will be an advantage.

About us 

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles. 

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/