Database Engineer
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable, secure data stores that power applications and analytics for engineering clients.
Role type
Database Engineer (IC)
Builds
Scalable database solutions and data infrastructure
Domain
Cloud infrastructure (AWS) and relational databases
Required skills
AWS database services, IaC, SQL, data modeling, performance tuning, disaster recovery, database security
Preferred skills
Terraform Cloud, Python/Shell scripting, CI/CD for databases
Technologies
AWS (RDS/Aurora/Redshift), PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift, Terraform, Bamboo, Flyway
Responsibilities
Design and develop efficient, scalable database solutions; Install, configure, and upgrade database software; Monitor performance and optimize queries, indexes, and schemas; Implement and maintain database security controls; Collaborate with developers to optimize schema designs and SQL; Troubleshoot incidents across environments; Develop and maintain architecture documentation; Perform capacity planning; Manage AWS database infrastructure.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
