Senior Database Engineer

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

This organization operates within the technology sector, focusing on automating routine tasks to enhance business efficiency. They provide a platform that integrates AI, data, and workflows to help large enterprises improve operational speed and effectiveness. Their solutions support a significant portion of major corporations globally, emphasizing innovation in AI-driven business processes.

About the Opportunity:

The SENIOR DATABASE ENGINEER role is critical for maintaining and improving the stability and performance of customer-facing applications and infrastructure services. This position involves deep expertise in database technologies and system performance, supporting a multi-tenant cloud platform. The engineer will influence infrastructure decisions, lead incident analysis, and mentor colleagues, directly impacting service reliability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure production stability of customer applications and infrastructure from an operations standpoint
• Serve as the final escalation point for support issues
• Troubleshoot complex database and system performance problems
• Conduct root cause analyses for critical incidents in multi-tenant PostgreSQL/MariaDB environments
• Develop observability tools and automation to prevent recurrent issues
• Collaborate and mentor across operations, support, and development teams

Requirements:

• Experience integrating AI into workflows or decision-making processes
• 5 years related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's, or PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years supporting or testing large-scale web-based distributed applications
• 5+ years working with multiple relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
• In-depth knowledge of database internals including MVCC, transaction management, vacuum mechanics, performance tuning, buffer management, WAL architecture, backup and restore
• 5+ years hands-on experience with SaaS, PaaS, or cloud infrastructure products
• Proficient Unix skills including scripting, file manipulation, and system administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to learn the platform comprehensively

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the ServiceNow platform, including scripting and troubleshooting
• Skills in shell scripting, Python, JavaScript, Ansible
• Knowledge of database schema design, indexing, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CentOS/RedHat operating systems
• Experience in DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or performance/support roles for web applications

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Base pay range from $127,600 to $216,900, plus equity and variable/incentive compensation
• Additional benefits include health plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, matching donations, flexible time off, and family leave programs

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.