Database Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise data infrastructure across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgresSQL, and MongoDB ecosystems. This on-site role involves developing robust database solutions, optimizing complex environments, and ensuring high-performance, reliable data management across both cloud and on-premises platforms. You will work closely with development teams, architects, and security professionals to implement best practices for database security, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. The position requires a strong background in managing diverse database technologies, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining data integrity and security in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, deploy, and optimize various database technologies within multi-cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring they meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
• Write, analyze, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions to support application development and reporting needs.
• Create, modify, and remove indices to improve query performance, reduce overhead, and optimize resource utilization across multiple database platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures tailored for cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring data availability and integrity.
• Conduct disaster recovery drills and failover testing to validate recovery procedures, RTO (Recovery Time Objective), RPO (Recovery Point Objective), and team readiness for potential outages.
• Monitor database performance metrics, analyze bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies to enhance system responsiveness and stability.
• Collaborate with developers, data architects, and security teams to design efficient data models, schemas, and data pipelines that support business requirements.
• Implement security best practices across all database platforms, including access controls, encryption standards, and compliance measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Manage database migrations, upgrades, and version control to ensure seamless transitions and minimal downtime during system updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues related to replication, clustering, connectivity, and performance anomalies, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
• Maintain documentation of database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated with emerging database technologies and industry best practices to recommend improvements and innovations in data infrastructure.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in database engineering or related roles.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later), including T-SQL development, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and query optimization techniques.
• Deep understanding of index strategies, execution plans, and performance tuning for MSSQL environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing MSSQL Always-On Availability Groups, including failover management and high-availability solutions.
• Experience with MSSQL mirroring and log shipping for disaster recovery scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of backup and restore strategies, including recovery models such as Simple, Bulk-Logged, and Full, with the ability to perform point-in-time recovery.
• Proven experience working with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience managing MongoDB or other NoSQL databases, including data modeling and performance considerations.
• Extensive experience managing databases on AWS RDS and Aurora, including backup, recovery, and scaling strategies.
• Knowledge of database security protocols, encryption methods, authentication mechanisms, and compliance standards relevant to enterprise data management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and document procedures clearly.
• Ability to work on-site in a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Data Engineer, demonstrating cloud expertise.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager for automating infrastructure deployment.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and data pipeline management to support data integration and transformation workflows.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Redgate, or Solarwinds to proactively manage database health.
• Knowledge of high-availability architecture, replication strategies, and clustering solutions to ensure system resilience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automated testing frameworks to streamline deployment processes.
• Experience working within Agile or DevOps environments, emphasizing continuous improvement and collaboration.

Skills & tools

• AWS, Azure, Terraform, CI/CD, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ETL, Security, Compliance, Agile, SQL, NoSQL, Solutions, Engineering, Architect, Infrastructure, Testing

Practical notes

This position is based on-site in the US, requiring the candidate to work at the designated office location. The role involves managing enterprise-level database environments across cloud and on-premises platforms, with a focus on high availability, security, and disaster recovery. Candidates should have a proven track record of designing and optimizing complex database systems, troubleshooting performance issues, and implementing security best practices. The role demands strong collaboration skills, as you will work closely with development, architecture, and security teams to ensure the integrity and performance of data infrastructure. Candidates should be prepared to handle multiple projects simultaneously, maintain detailed documentation, and stay current with emerging database technologies and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned database professional to contribute to a growing enterprise environment with a focus on scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions.

About the company

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