Responsibilities Responsible for backups, testing, and regular database maintenanceEnhance and optimize existing databases for peak performanceSolve complex technical issues involving multiple technology stacksWrite up documentation and share knowledge with other Engineering stakeholdersMonitor and analyze database performance and ensure effective and efficient utilization of database systems/processesStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skillsExperience with continuous integration, delivery, desired state processes tools and constraintsSkills for developing deploying & debugging cloud applicationsClosely collaborate with fellow Engineers and Product Managers and interact with stakeholders across the organization to build data productsWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested codeBe a force-multiplier on the velocity and quality of your teamMaintain a high bar for quality and performance of your product with vigorous attention to detail and automated testingContinuously improve how we design, build, and ship software as a highly functional teamPart of on-call duties and respond to high priority incident pagerWilling to learn and adapt quickly to changes and keep up with fast pace environmentRequirements Be a subject matter expert and show ownership of database management3+ years of practical experience building and supporting Postgres and Azure SQL databasesExtensive experience with query tuning and troubleshootingPrevious Database Migration and SSIS/ADF exposure a plusAzure experience a plusTerraform knowledge preferredExposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB a plusKnowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash and other command line utilitiesExperience designing, implementing, and managing high availability and disaster recovery programsExcellent SQL programming: writing, maintaining and testing codes using "outside the box" approachAbility to participate in and contribute to code management in GitHub including actively collaborating in peer-reviews, feature branches, and resolving conflicts and commitsAdvanced knowledge in database administration, including experience with a variety of database, cloud applications, and distributed processing technologiesAdaptable to change and able to work independently and as part of a teamExperience with Kafka or similar distributed stream processing systems beneficialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong sense of responsibility with a bias towards actionComfortable self-directing and prioritizing your own workAbility to understand complicated problems and craft into simple solutions that can be maintained by the rest of the teamBe a good team player and respect fellow team members
