Database Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Support for Database Migrations and Upgrades
- Query Optimization
- Index Tuning
- Database Tuning
- Defining Database Architecture
- Model Development
- Working closely with development teams
- Upholding Security and Data Classification Standards
- Monitoring and Maintenance of databases
- Establishing Access Schemes
- Writing Documentation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science, or comparable work experience
- At least 5 years of experience working in data engineering
- Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with running and maintaining PostgreSQL databases
- Profound understanding of data modeling techniques
- Proficiency in SQL Data Stores, and expertise in query optimization techniques
About ForeFlight, LLC
ForeFlight produces the best-selling iPad and iPhone app for pilots flying personal and business aircraft, corporate flight departments, and aircraft operators. Customers include individual pilots worldwide, Fortune 500 corporate flight departments, state and federal agencies, leading operators, the military, and leading aircraft OEMs. We have been in the App Store since its grand opening in July, 2008 and are consistently ranked in the top 50 grossing iPad apps in the App Store.
We are known for our exceptional software user interface design and responsive, customer support. ForeFlight Mobile, our flagship application, was named Aviation Consumer's 2011 App of the Year and received Flying Magazine's Editors' Choice Award for 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
- Open PTO Policy
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
- 10 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
- 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
- Flight Training Rewards
- Tuition Stipend