DataOps Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Support senior engineers in creating data models and schemas, and engage in code reviews.

• Aid in optimizing SQL queries related to applications, storage, and network performance.

• Investigate and implement AI-driven tools and automation solutions to enhance efficiency in DataOps processes and minimize manual tasks.

• Adhere to established protocols for data quality, governance, testing, and continuous monitoring.

• Contribute to the assessment of existing systems and assist in implementing database designs that support our business applications.

• Follow prescribed data models, naming conventions, abbreviations, guidelines, and best practices.

• Help in converting logical data models into physical database structures.

• Keep an eye on data service expenses and notify senior team members of potential cost inefficiencies.

• Maintain and revise documentation for database architectures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud database design and implementation, which includes:

• Expertise in SQL database solutions such as Aurora PostgreSQL, Aurora MySQL, and Snowflake.

• Proficient in SQL and skilled in writing efficient queries; our tech stack includes MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SnowSQL.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) frameworks; we utilize Terraform/OpenTofu.

• Strong background in relational database design and data modeling techniques.

• Experience with AI-powered tools and scripting for automation in areas like monitoring, alerting, or system maintenance.

• Knowledge of data security and governance methods.

• Experience in monitoring database systems and independently troubleshooting and resolving incidents; we leverage AWS services like RDS Database Insights and CloudWatch, as well as Datadog.

• AWS Certification is preferred.

• A collaborative team player.

• Strong programming skills, ideally in Python or another object-oriented language.

• Ability to build highly reliable systems.

• Excellent diagnostic skills.

• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package with options for growth-company stock grants.

• Fast-paced and professional work environment.

• Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total.

• $50 monthly stipend for communication expenses to cover phone/internet bills.

• $250 stipend to enhance your work-from-home setup.

• Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200).

• Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees).

• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.

• Paid parental bonding leave.

• Paid sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave.

• 401k plan.

• Flexible Time Off (team members typically take about 3-4 weeks off per year).

• Volunteer Time Off.

• 13 scheduled holidays.