ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to maintain and implement new data system connections for character and account data between live service games and the data itself to ensure business continuity. This position will work closely with gameplay, backend and content game feature systems and occasionally live ops to ensure consistent data and feature availability.ResponsibilitiesWorks under general direction from leadershipWrites software using golang which provides and maintains data connectivity to live service games and third-party consumers of game data.Maintain database schemas for high-volume databases with differing performance requirements (volume, latency, availability, etc.)Collaborate with gameplay, systems and content teams.Maintain interfaces in golang for RabbitMQ, Redis, MySQL and more.Proactively respond to monitoring alertsWork with any or all aspects of the full software life cycle on RedHat-based Linux systems.Create new alerts and manage existing ones as needed (in Golang)Support game engineers in troubleshooting feature bugs which impact data.Implement and maintain customized endpoint for data services for real time game world consumptionMigrating data from legacy platforms to new platformsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience5+ years of previous experience with Linux/UNIX based database technologiesA general understanding of replication, caching, and scaling; understands database optimization techniques; understands the SQL and various server-side database languagesGolang, Shell/script programming proficiencyStrong interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to solve problems and automate processesComfortable experience with VMWare, AWS, Azure VM Instances setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting MySQL, Redis, RMQ, and RedHat based Linux installationsPreferred SkillsExperience with C++MMO-related database administration experienceProgramming background in any applicable languageExperience with Memcached, and/or other significant add-ons and toolsKnowledge of and passion for MMO gamesEnjoy playing online video games Salary RangeSenior Database Engineer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $105,000 - $225,000 per year. ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.