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Sr Database Engineer

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Sr Database Engineer

ServiceNow

Company Description It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone-freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow- helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started. Join us to put AI to work for people. Job Description What you get to do in this role: - Become an SME in production database troubleshooting, ServiceNow instance performance issues and Linux performance analysis on prem and on Hyperscaler - Own complex incident RCA across multi-tenant PostgreSQL/MariaDB fleets at scale - Develop observability and automation to prevent recurrence of critical issues - Influence infrastructure decisions that shape our multi-tenant cloud platform - Mentor and collaborate with engineers across operations, support, and developmen - Strong experience with performance and stress testing tools and approaches for driving realistic customer simulations - 5+ years of database management and performance tuning - 5+ years of experience supporting or testing large scale web-based distributed applications on containers such as Apache/Tomcat, JBoss, Web Logic, and Web Sphere in a Unix environment - 3+ years of experience developing on a SaaS, PaaS, or Cloud Infrastructure product/solution - Proven experience with concurrency, multithreading, and distributed system architectures - Unix skills: including development, navigation, file manipulation, permissions, searching/finding files and text contents, and administrative actions - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an aptitude for learning new technologies - developing and deploying mission critical software - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent technical discipline, or similar work experience. - Eagerness to learn everything about the ServiceNow Platform Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: - Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. - 4+ years of experience on multiple relational databases (especially on Postgres database) The database experience should include but not limited to MVCC, transaction management, vacuum mechanics, database and query performance tuning, buffer management, WAL architecture, backup/restore etc. Desired skills: - Scripting: basic shell scripting, Python, Javascript, Ansible - Formal experience on a DevOps(Kubernetes and CICD pipeline) or Performance or support team supporting a Web-Based application is desired - Demonstrated experience leading individual projects, including scheduling and reporting - Formal experience on a DevOps or Performance or support team is desired JV20 Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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