Groupon - Database Engineer III - MySQL/PostgreSQL (5-9 yrs)

Role : Database Engineer III - MySQL and PostgreSQL, Terraform and Ansible, GCP

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

Job Description :

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is an experienced marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events, and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences- big and small, new and familiar- that make for a full, fun, and rewarding life. Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships- resulting in strong, vibrant communities. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates success.

At Groupon, we know that great people make great companies. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact. We're curious, fun, a little intense, and kind of obsessed with helping local businesses thrive.

We are looking for Database Engineer to join our team.

Tasks :

- Establishes database management systems, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables, such as conceptual design, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading plan, data maintenance plan and security policy.

- Documents and communicates database design.

- Evaluates and installs database management systems.

- Codes complex programs and derives logical processes on technical platforms.

- Builds windows, screens and reports.

- Assists in the design of user interface and business application prototypes.

- Participates in quality assurance and develops test application code in client server environment.

- Provides expertise in devising, negotiating and defending the tables and fields provided in the database.

- Adapts business requirements, developed by modeling/development staff and systems engineers, and

develops the data, database specifications, and table and element attributes for an application.

- At more experienced levels, helps to develop an understanding of client's original data and storage mechanisms.

- Determines appropriateness of data for storage and optimum storage organization.

- Determines how tables relate to each other and how fields interact within the tables for a relational model.

Note : May be internal or external, client-focused, working in conjunction with Professional Services and outsourcing functions. May include company-wide, web-enabled solutions.

Requirements :

- Proficient knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

- User's knowledge and experience with Google Cloud Platform

- Good knowledge of Terraform and Ansible

- Being a team player

- Motivation to learn and develop your skills

Why Join Us :

- Innovation : Drive the adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies and strategies, making a tangible impact on our success.

- Dynamic Environment : Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a team of talented engineers.

Career Growth : Explore opportunities for career advancement within a global leader in local commerce.

Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a market-competitive salary and benefits package.

Beware of Fraudulent Offers :

We would like to bring to your notice that Groupon follows a merit-based employee recruitment practice with extensive screening steps. Groupon does not charge/accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the recruitment process. It was observed that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud involving scammers who post fraudulent job openings, or who contact job-seekers with fake job offers. These individuals sometimes even conduct fraudulent interviews with an attempt to obtain personal information or money from the applicants.

We have also noticed that certain individuals claiming to be from the Groupon Talent Acquisition function are contacting prospective candidates pretending to represent Groupon with job offers. In case you or any candidate receives any unsolicited or fraudulent communication regarding a job offer or an interview call against payment of money, please stay alert and recognize it as a scam. We are not liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of dealing with such entities. To prevent falling victim to the same, please visit grouponcareers.com to verify the job opening. All our genuine job openings are posted on the official Groupon careers website.

Groupon's purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world's largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that's a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

Beware of Recruitment Fraud : Groupon follows a merit-based recruitment process without charging job seekers any fees. We've noticed an increase in recruitment fraud, including fake job postings and fraudulent interviews and job offers aimed at stealing personal information or money. Be cautious of individuals falsely representing Groupon's Talent Acquisition team with fake job offers. If you encounter any suspicious job offers or interview calls demanding money, recognize these as scams. Groupon is not responsible for losses from such dealings. For legitimate job openings (and a sneak peek into life at Groupon), always check our official career website at grouponcareers.com.