Senior Database Engineer

The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing database systems that support key applications and organizational data needs. This role ensures databases are secure, scalable, high-performing, and reliable, while also guiding teams on best practices for data management.

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Key Responsibilities
    •    Design, develop, and maintain relational and NoSQL database structures.
    •    Optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and capacity planning.
    •    Implement and maintain data security, backup, and recovery strategies.
    •    Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate databases into applications.
    •    Monitor database health and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime.
    •    Develop data models and documentation to support system architecture.
    •    Manage database migrations, upgrades, and automation processes.
    •    Implement high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions.
    •    Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
    •    Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and regulatory standards.

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Requirements
    •    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
    •    5+ years of database engineering or administration experience.
    •    Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with major database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
    •    Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
    •    Solid understanding of database security, performance tuning, and automation tools.
    •    Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
    •    Knowledge of data modeling and ETL processes.
    •    Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail.

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Preferred Skills
    •    Experience with distributed systems and data warehouses (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
    •    Knowledge of DevOps pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
    •    Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
    •    Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatch.

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Benefits

(Adjust based on your company)
    •    Competitive salary
    •    Health, dental, and vision coverage
    •    Professional development opportunities
    •    Paid time off and holidays
    •    Remote or hybrid flexibility