Database Engineer

MeridianLink

Database Engineer designing and scaling MeridianLink’s SaaS data infrastructure across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud, and on-premises environments. Optimizing performance, reliability, recovery, and security.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,593 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database engineering with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL development, and disaster recovery planning. Proficient in optimizing database performance, implementing security best practices, and managing multi-cloud database environments.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2016T-SQL DevelopmentDisaster Recovery PlanningDatabase SecurityAWS RDS Management

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Hard Skills

SQL Query OptimizationStored ProceduresIndex StrategiesDatabase MigrationBackup and Restore StrategiesPostgreSQLMongoDBFailover ProceduresReplication TroubleshootingPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AWS AuroraMSSQL Always-On Availability GroupsNoSQL Databases

Industry Keywords

Disaster Recovery DrillsRTO/RPO ComplianceData ModelsAccess ControlsEncryption Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudMongoDBMS SQL ServerNoSQLPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and optimize database technologies across multi-cloud and on-premises environments
Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and views
Create, modify, and remove indices to improve query performance and reduce redundant overhead
Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Conduct and document disaster recovery drills and failover testing for RTO/RPO compliance and team readiness
Monitor database performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies
Collaborate with developers and architects on efficient data models and schemas
Implement security best practices, access controls, and encryption standards
Manage database migrations, upgrades, and version control
Troubleshoot replication, clustering, and connectivity issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional database engineering experience
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or later
Deep knowledge of T-SQL development, including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers
Expertise in index strategies and execution plan optimization
Experience configuring, managing, and executing failover procedures for MSSQL Always-On Availability Groups
Experience with MSSQL mirroring and log shipping for disaster recovery
Knowledge of backup and restore strategies, recovery models, and point-in-time recovery
Strong experience with PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Strong experience managing databases on AWS RDS and Aurora
Proficiency in disaster recovery planning
Knowledge of database security, encryption, authentication, and compliance standards
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Ability to meet United States work authorization requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Flexible paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Remote work