Applause

Senior Software Engineer, PostgreSQL Specialist

Applause

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • Utah • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptNode.jsPostgres

About the role

  • Own the design, structure, and optimization of all PostgreSQL databases across the platform.
  • Implement indexing, partitioning, caching, and query optimization strategies to improve performance and reliability.
  • Work cross-functionally to architect and evolve data models that support new features while maintaining efficiency and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with the backend engineering team to ensure backend services integrate seamlessly with database systems.
  • Monitor and tune database performance using metrics and profiling tools.
  • Develop, test, and release backend code that meets Applause’s high engineering standards, delivering 90%+ on-time releases.
  • Establish and document conventions and best practices for working with data and backend services.
  • Lead backend initiatives from concept to release—providing technical direction, mentorship, and quality oversight.

Requirements

  • 7–12 years of backend engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of production experience with PostgreSQL (including advanced indexing, schema design, and performance tuning).
  • Strong knowledge of scaling databases in a high-traffic SaaS environment.
  • Proficiency with Node.js or a comparable backend environment.
  • Experience with query optimization, replication, partitioning, and migrations.
  • High personal standards for code quality, documentation, and maintainability.
  • Thrives in a fully remote, fast-moving startup environment.
  • Bonus: Experience with database observability tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, pganalyze, New Relic) or infrastructure-as-code tools for database management.
Benefits
  • 100% remote w/ no office mandate
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 20 official company holidays
  • Health care
  • Life insurance
  • Stock options
  • Amazing colleagues
  • Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together
  • Inspiring mission & software product
  • Ability to grow your career by being early in a fast-growing tech startup
  • Ability to ship a lot of new features and make a real impact
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLindexingpartitioningcachingquery optimizationschema designperformance tuningNode.jsreplicationmigrations
Soft Skills
technical directionmentorshipquality oversighthigh personal standardscollaborationefficiencydata integrity