Database Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Design, create, and sustain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, encompassing database architecture, schemas, tables, stored procedures, indexes, permissions, and various other database components.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance database performance to guarantee high availability, data integrity, scalability, and efficient query execution.

• Create SQL queries, reports, materialized views, and database solutions to facilitate application development, analytics, and business reporting.

• Implement and uphold backup, recovery, replication, failover, and disaster recovery strategies for both on-premises and cloud-based database environments.

• Collaborate with developers, analysts, DevOps engineers, and technical stakeholders to design, implement, document, and support enterprise-level database solutions.

• Assess emerging database technologies, propose process enhancements, and support the ongoing optimization of database infrastructure and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.

• Assume additional tasks and responsibilities as necessary to support team goals and ensure project success.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in database engineering, database administration, or a comparable role.

• Proficient in administering and optimizing PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Experience in supporting cloud-based database environments, particularly within AWS and Azure.

• Skilled in implementing database migration, backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and support for CI/CD processes.

• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL development, database performance tuning, and query optimization.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java or Python.

• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including database deployment, administration, and management.

• Competence in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database monitoring tools.

• Experience with legacy databases and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) database solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a remote setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401(k) with Employer Match.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Federal Holidays.

• Corporate Laptop.

• Training Opportunities.

• 100% Remote Opportunity.