Senior Database Engineer

7+ years of professional experience in database engineering, reliability engineering, or related roles, with a proven track record of scaling and optimizing production databases. Experienced in MongoDB and PostgreSQL at scale. A strong background in database optimization, query tuning, and migration planning. Familiar with application-layer impacts of database changes and comfortable working alongside product engineers. Skilled in scripting and automation (YAML, Pulumi, bash/Linux), with the ability to build supporting tools and libraries. Exposure to Node.js or similar languages. Pragmatic problem-solver who can balance database reliability, performance, and developer productivity. Comfortable working in an agile, safe-to-fail, environment. Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact.

Optimize and tune database performance, including advanced query optimization. Design, maintain, and improve libraries connecting product applications to databases, including caching layers. Implement and manage caching strategies and database migrations. Collaborate closely with product engineers to ensure database changes align with and support application needs. Script regularly for automation, infrastructure, and reliability tasks (e.g., YAML, Pulumi). Build tools and libraries to enhance database reliability and streamline developer workflows. Work in Linux/bash environments for scripting and systems operations. Collaborate on the main Webflow application, primarily written in Node.js. Support and scale MongoDB and PostgreSQL in production environments. Apply database reliability engineering practices to both SQL and NoSQL systems. Contribute to building and executing on functional strategy. Lead projects that directly contribute to team and engineering organization's deliverables. Author, collaborate on, and evaluate design documents. Influence technical designs and team-level prioritization as well as participate in technical solutions. Collaborate with product managers in an autonomous, supportive team environment. Mentor junior engineers in technical skills and Webflow culture. Participate in engineering citizenship activities such as co-authoring engineering blogs, strengthening and improving our hiring processes, and leading internal hackathon teams.