What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Platform Engineer position at Balyasny Asset Management L.P.?
About Us
Our Database Engineering team is transforming how Balyasny Asset Management delivers database services through a standardized platform providing declarative, code-defined provisioning, automated lifecycle management, and self-healing operations across multiple database technologies.
Role Overview
We're seeking a Database Platform Engineer to help design, build, and operate our Kubernetes-based Database-as-a-Service platform, creating scalable, automated solutions that minimize manual intervention while enforcing safety and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and operate database workloads on Kubernetes, developing operators and custom resources for automated provisioning and lifecycle management
- Implement high-availability solutions and declarative management for multiple database technologies including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, ClickHouse, and Redis
- Build data lakehouse solutions (Apache Iceberg) and implement query federation capabilities (Trino)
- Manage database schemas declaratively using tools like Flyway, Liquibase, or Atlas
- Develop GitOps workflows and Kubernetes-native observability for comprehensive monitoring
- Create migration tools for transitioning from VMs and AWS managed services to our platform
- Build self-service interfaces and implement security controls within Kubernetes environments
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with multiple database technologies (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, ClickHouse, Redis, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, statefulsets, operators)
- Experience with declarative management using infrastructure-as-code tools
- Proficiency in programming (Python, Go preferred) with GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Kubernetes-native monitoring and observability tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating stateful applications in Kubernetes production environments
- Knowledge of Kubernetes operators development and database-specific operators
- Experience with Snowflake administration, SQL Server automation, and schema migration tools
- Knowledge of data lakehouse technologies, Trino/Presto, and data replication solutions
- Experience with analytical databases like ClickHouse and key-value stores like Redis
- Understanding of Kubernetes-native authentication and cloud-native development
What Sets You Apart
- Platform-oriented thinking with cloud-native engineering mindset
- Full-stack capabilities from Kubernetes infrastructure to application interfaces
- Enthusiasm for transforming traditional database administration into modern approaches
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies
What We Offer
- Shape the future of database services at a leading global investment firm
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in an innovation-focused environment
- Clear career development path with competitive compensation and benefits
We're looking for candidates who are passionate about building scalable, resilient database platforms and are excited about the challenge of transforming traditional database management into a modern, self-service model.