Manage and optimize CloudSQL and MongoDB environments for performance, reliability, and cost Implement data lifecycle and governance practices (e.g. pruning, retention, access control) Improve platform efficiency through query tuning, schema design, and automation Contribute to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows for database operations Support incident response, root cause analysis, and cross-functional platform initiatives Help evolve the DBA role into a modern, proactive database engineering function Take on scoped technical delivery work as part of broader Data Engineering platform initiatives

You have 6+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres) in production, including cloud-managed services like CloudSQL or RDS You have 2+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB, including performance tuning and applying governance or lifecycle practices You’ve worked in cloud-native environments (preferably GCP) and are comfortable using Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools You are proficient in Python (or another general-purpose language) for scripting, automation, or infrastructure workflows You have experience implementing CI/CD workflows for database changes and are familiar with Git-based deployment You’ve contributed to or enforced data governance policies such as retention, pruning, and access controls You’ve made measurable improvements to platform performance, cost, or reliability — including optimizing indexing strategies, query patterns, and database schema design You take ownership, communicate clearly, and enjoy collaborating with engineers and data teams You’re pragmatic, improvement-driven, and excited to shape the future of database engineering in a cloud-first world Bonus Points: Familiarity with Snowflake or BigQuery, including query performance and cost optimization Experience working with workflow orchestration tools such as Prefect, Airflow, or similar Experience integrating SQL or dbt linters into CI/CD workflows to enforce code quality and platform standards Experience designing or maintaining data quality checks, test automation, or schema validation workflows Benefits: At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family. Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention. Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun! Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts -  to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!). Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered. 401k match - an investment in your future. Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun! Hybrid work - individual contributors on our tech team follow a sprint schedule and generally alternate fully remote weeks and working remotely two days per week, in accordance with Company policies. Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. _________ The anticipated base salary for this position is $116,000 to $145,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.  #LI-EM1By submitting your application below, you agree that you have read and acknowledge Rent the Runway's Candidate Privacy Policy, found here.