Database Migrations Engineer

About the Company

Laravel is the most popular PHP framework in the world. It is a complete platform for building, deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications, including Laravel Cloud, a managed PaaS.

Responsibilities

• Execute database migrations with enterprise and Private Cloud customers using MySQL and Postgres
• Assume ownership of the PlanetScale relationship and migration work
• Productise repeatable migration patterns through documentation and decision logic
• Automate recurring migration requests to eliminate manual effort
• Act as a generalist resource for application and service migrations onto Private Cloud
• Create runbooks and reference material for Sales, CS, and engineering teams
• Monitor market competitors like PlanetScale, Aurora, and Percona to keep the database offering competitive

Requirements

• Genuine strength across both MySQL and Postgres
• Direct experience with database migrations in a customer-facing capacity
• Ability to identify and package repeatable patterns (productisation instinct)
• Strong written and asynchronous communication skills
• Comfort operating in a role with evolving scope

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a database tooling or infrastructure company (e.g., PlanetScale, Percona, Vitess)
• Experience building tooling or automation for migration workflows
• Familiarity with AWS-based infrastructure or PaaS environments
• Experience with AWS DMS or comparable migration tooling
• Track record of writing, speaking, or teaching about database topics
• Familiarity with PHP applications

Benefits

• Work From Home
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Stock Option Plan