Role Description Join our Team at GoDaddy, where we’re passionate about building software and infrastructure that solves problems. Our Database services SRE team is responsible for design, build, and maintain the Microsoft SQL Server databases that power GoDaddy.com and the company. What you'll get to do: - Design, implement, and support highly available and resilient Microsoft SQL Server environments using technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, WSFC, replication, mirroring, and log shipping, including at large scale (20TB+ OLTP systems). - Partner closely with software engineering and cross‑functional teams to design secure, scalable, and future‑ready database architectures aligned with long‑term business needs. - Establish, document, and maintain security standards, operational best practices, and performance optimisation strategies for MSSQL workloads, including troubleshooting using tools such as Extended Events. - Lead database deployments, upgrades, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and complex troubleshooting efforts, ensuring SLAs are consistently met across environments. - Build, automate, and optimise database infrastructure and operations using scripting, automation, and emerging technologies (including AI‑enabled agents), covering server builds, storage configuration, and SAN integrations. - Contribute as a reliable team member by managing work through Agile/Kanban tools (e.g., Jira), collaborating with vendors, and participating in a shared 24×7 on‑call rotation to support business‑critical systems. Qualifications - 4+ years of hands‑on experience administering MS SQL Server (2014–2025), including working in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. - 2+ years of experience with high‑availability and resiliency technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), and MSSQL Transactional Replication. - Strong technical foundation in T‑SQL, PowerShell scripting, Windows Operating Systems, and RAID, with the ability to automate and optimise database operations. - Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues end‑to‑end, lead troubleshooting efforts, and consistently drive work to closure under pressure. - Experience working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with clear, effective communication and adaptability to change. - 1+ year of experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Kanban boards for tracking work, priorities, and delivery. Requirements - Experience with version control systems such as GitHub. - Exposure to or hands‑on experience with AI‑enabled tools or automation. - Familiarity with Storage Area Networks (SANs). - Experience with VB.NET or additional scripting/programming languages. Benefits - Paid time off. - Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes). - Bonus/incentive eligibility. - Equity grants. - Participation in our employee stock purchase plan. - Competitive health benefits. - Family-friendly benefits including parental leave.

• Define and lead infrastructure and reliability strategy across the platform • Design scalable, resilient systems in collaboration with engineering teams • Optimize build, testing, and deployment processes for speed and stability • Establish and uphold best practices for CI/CD, monitoring, and observability • Lead incident response and drive continuous improvement post‑incident • Automate workflows to reduce operational toil and risk • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of operational excellence • Make strategic build‑vs‑buy decisions balancing speed, quality, and sustainability

• Architect, scale, and maintain self-managed Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and MongoDB clusters • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to design resilient architectures for high-scale, real-time cloud operations • Proactively identify bottlenecks and security risks, implementing robust solutions with minimal supervision • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for distributed systems through Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD best practices • Optimize performance and reliability of cloud-native systems, focusing on observability and automated recovery processes • Mentor team members and contribute to DevOps knowledge-sharing across the organization • Participate in on-call rotations to ensure high availability and rapid resolution of production incidents

Job Description Amazing Career Moments Happen Here Transforming the Insurance Industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers, all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in Insurtech, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible. Position Overview You'll be a reliable, contributing member of a DevOps team that keeps critical infrastructure running and getting better every day. This role sits at the heart of how we ship software reliably and securely for customers across the Insurance industry, and the quality of your work has a direct impact on the experience they get. If you're someone who takes pride in solid execution, communicates well across a team, and is always looking for a smarter way to do things, you'll thrive here. What You'll Do - Complete a range of development, testing, and debugging tasks across the DevOps platform, maintaining high quality by accounting for both functional and non-functional requirements. - Configure monitoring and logging to support application performance visibility and operational reliability. - Manage existing infrastructure to uphold security standards and minimize risk. - Automate repetitive tasks by writing code or using tooling, and share ideas for where automation can reduce manual effort. - Contribute to documentation covering standard processes and existing DevOps platform capabilities, keeping it clear and useful for the team and other stakeholders. - Deliver work within established timelines, prioritizing effectively and raising blockers early to keep things moving. - Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) with the team to understand the "why" behind incidents and help prevent recurrence. - Communicate clearly about tradeoffs and decisions to ensure alignment with technical standards. We're Excited to Learn More About You Your experience may include: - 3+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or a closely related area. - Working knowledge of software engineering principles and practices, with experience interpreting technical documentation to complete setup, testing, and security tasks. - Experience writing code or scripts to automate repetitive tasks. - Practical experience with monitoring tools to track application performance. - Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and relevant tools or frameworks for interacting with public cloud platforms. - Practical experience with debugging and issue resolution. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. You may have other skills or credentials, including: - Experience contributing to DevOps documentation or runbooks. - Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Experience working in an agile or cross-functional engineering environment. We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply! When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect: A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day. We flex our time together , collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them. A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Holiday and Vacation Time - Health & Wellness Days - A Bonus Day for Your Birthday Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/ Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from [$60,000 - $120,000 USD]. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission. Your Security Matters: Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. AI Utilization We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans. EEO Statement Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. #LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Remote #LI-US