Plan A Technologies is looking for an outstanding Senior SQL Engineer who values performance, scalability, and security, with a strong emphasis on disaster recovery and leveraging BI for enhanced data utilization.This is a fast-paced job with room for significant career growth. Please note: you must have at least 5+ years of experience as SQL Engineer with in-depth expertise in Azure SQL Server, AWS PostgreSQL, Redis, and Snowflake to be considered for this role. JOB RESPONSIBILITYDesign, develop, implement, and maintain high-performance databases across diverse platforms like Azure SQL Server, AWS PostgreSQL, Redis, Snowflake, and potentially others, with NFRs (scalability, uptime, security) guiding your decisions, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and alignment with business requirements.Craft clean, efficient, and well-documented SQL queries for complex data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis. Optimize queries for speed, resource utilization, and NFR considerations.Become the guardian of data integrity and ensure adherence to strict data governance policies. Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive information and safeguard data quality.Partner with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective database solutions and insightful business intelligence dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau. Foster a collaborative environment where data-driven decision-making thrives.Proactively monitor database performance and identify and resolve potential issues before they impact users. Leverage monitoring tools and NFR metrics to ensure smooth operation and implement robust disaster recovery plans.Stay ahead of the curve by exploring new database technologies and best practices, continuously seeking ways to improve performance, scalability, security, and disaster recovery. Embrace continuous learning and innovation.EXPERIENCE5+ years of experience as a Senior SQL Engineer or similar role.Proven track record of successfully designing, developing, and maintaining complex database solutions in various environments.In-depth expertise in Azure SQL Server, AWS PostgreSQL, Redis, and Snowflake. Solid understanding of additional database platforms is a plus.Exceptional knowledge of query optimization techniques and ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable SQL code.Strong understanding of data modeling principles, normalization techniques, and disaster recovery planning.Experience with database administration tasks, including backups, recovery, performance tuning, and security.Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate database tasks.Experience with business intelligence tools like Tableau or similar.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders about technical concepts.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, being a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.Passion for data, continuous learning, and a commitment to NFR excellence.Excellent verbal and written English communication skillsInitiative and drive to do great thingsABOUT THE COMPANY/BENEFITSPlan A Technologies is an American software development and technology advisory firm that brings top-tier engineering talent to clients around the world. Our software engineers tackle custom product development projects, staff augmentation, major integrations and upgrades, and much more. The team is far more hands-on than the giant outsourcing shops, but still big enough to handle major enterprise clients.Read more about us here: www.PlanAtechnologies.com .Location: Work From Home 100% of the time, or come in to one of our global offices. Up to you.Great colleagues and an upbeat work environment: You'll join an excellent team of supportive engineers and project managers who work hard but don't ever compete with each other.Benefits: You'll get a generous vacation schedule, Brand New Laptop, and other goodies.If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
