SmartFinancial

Senior Database Engineer/Architect

SmartFinancial

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newport BeachCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Architect, design, implement, and maintain highly scalable and reliable database systems, primarily utilizing PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database functions to ensure peak performance.
  • Design, build, and manage efficient data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and loading, leveraging AWS services.
  • Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures for optimization and disaster recovery.
  • Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with best practices and organizational policies.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate database solutions into applications and services.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on database best practices and architecture.
  • Manage and optimize AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) instances and other relevant AWS data services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of professional experience as a Database Engineer or Architect.
  • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, including advanced features, replication, and performance tuning.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Redshift, including schema design, query optimization, and cluster management.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing data pipelines using AWS services (e.g., DMS, S3, Lambda, Glue, Kinesis).
  • Strong proficiency with various AWS cloud services, particularly RDS, EC2, S3, and IAM.
  • Solid understanding of data modeling principles, database design, and normalization techniques.
  • Experience with database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and extensive paid product training
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a supportive environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLAmazon RedshiftSQLdata pipelinesAWS servicesdatabase performance tuningdata modelingdatabase designbackup and recovery strategiesdisaster recovery
Soft Skills
problem-solvingtechnical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationindependent workteamwork