Database Platform Engineer in London

Databases are the backbone of Proton’s constantly growing list of services and must scale along with our growth while being highly reliable. You’ll join the database team in our infrastructure department to improve and scale our databases while maximising availability and keeping our data safe and secure. You’ll collaborate with other infrastructure and development teams to ensure that database best practices are built into every aspect of design and implementation, improving automation and reducing manual operations of Proton’s database platform. In this role you’ll be able to effectively drive how our database platform will look like in the future, improving the user experience of millions of people around the world.

What you’ll do

• Support and manage web‑scale fleet of mission‑critical MySQL databases accessed through ProxySQL
• Boost existing automation in order to reduce operational workload and increase reliability
• Design, implement and execute new operational procedures and processes
• Use your programming/scripting skills to improve and create new code in order to help managing our database platform
• Provide expertise to optimise various layers of database infrastructure, including hardware, OS, storage and network configurations
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems to understand root causes and provide workarounds with long‑term solutions
• Keep our database platform up‑to‑date by preparing and executing upgrades of the full stack

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience working with highly available databases systems
• Programming/scripting experience
• Knowledge of MySQL, ProxySQL, Ansible and Linux
• Background in performance tuning and problem diagnosis at the OS, database and application levels
• Experience with software management configuration tools (eg. Puppet) and observability solutions (eg. Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, PMM, Icinga)
• Basic knowledge of networking, server hardware, storage and operating systems knowledge relevant for databases
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Readiness to share knowledge and collaborate with other engineering teams on delivering optimised solutions
• Proactivity, trustworthiness, honesty, openness and helpfulness

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit, please do apply.

What we offer

• Technology: we provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals
• Learning & Development: we are committed to your professional growth – Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences/events and continual learning
• Employee Benefits: comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation/leave policies and wellness programs
• Stock Options: at Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us
• In‑Person Collaboration: collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje and Taipei – you can enjoy working from home for up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company culture during our three core days in the office (depending on the role, fully remote positions may also be available)
• Food: lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices
• Transport: we’ll always support our employees with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances or parking spaces based on your office location
• Flexible Working: you can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings
• Work that Matters: Proton is a community‑first organisation, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input – to this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions: over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability or socio‑economic background feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

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