Senior Database Engineer

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Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in database engineering
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
• Advanced knowledge of other RDBMS systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
• Extensive experience with cloud database technologies and architecture
• Sound knowledge of best practices in cloud database engineering and data security
• Experience working in some or all of our remaining stack (.NET Core with C#, JavaScript / TypeScript, Angular, Docker)
• Proficiency using source control

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the performance of existing database scripts, queries, and other database objects
• Assist engineering teams in designing new database implementations that meet the organization's data security, storage, and performance needs
• Tune existing database scripts and queries for optimal performance and data security
• Establish database observability practices and monitor databases and related systems to ensure optimized performance alongside operations staff
• Partner with other engineers to develop new scripts and queries that support company growth
• Review database and user reports as well as system information
• Perform debugging procedures on database scripts and systems, including as a part of incident response
• Mentor engineers and provide them with technical support
• Adhere to best practices in securely accessing, storing, backing up, and archiving data
• Document processes related to database design, configuration, and performance
• Keep abreast of developments and best practices in database engineering
• Participate in code reviews and learn and spread technical knowledge amongst the engineering organization