Lead Database Engineer
Company: Empower Partnerships
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
The Lead Database Engineer will be responsible for directly
managing highly available PostgreSQL clusters. This role will be
expected to be well-informed and highly experienced with
cloud-native databases in terms of architecture, development, and
support.
Lead Database Engineer Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitor system performance and identify problems that
arise
- Respond in a timely manner to user-reported errors
- Protect the database against threats or unauthorized
access
- Ensure that the database is adequately backed up and able to be
recovered in the event of memory loss
- Report on metrics regarding usage and performance
- Suggest changes and improvements for database maintenance or
protection
- Liaise regularly with IT project managers and database
programmers
- Monitor databases and related systems to ensure optimized
performance
- Perform debugging procedures on database scripts and programs,
as well as resolve conflicts
- Adhere to best practices in securely storing, backing up, and
archiving data
- Document processes related to database design, configuration,
and performance
- Keep abreast of developments and best practices in database
engineering Lead Database Engineer Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is
preferred but not essential
- At least seven years of Postgres experience and proficiency in
functionality and features
- Experience working with AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
- In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Extensive experience with database technologies and
architecture
- Sound knowledge of best practices in database engineering and
data security
- Experience working collaboratively with application development
teams to implement solutions
- Experience working in a high-volume and low-latency
transactional environment with very large database objects Primary
Engagement:
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United
States
- Remote work from a home office
- Some travel to company-related events is required
K16 Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all
applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin
or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital
status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed
services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by
applicable law.
Keywords: Empower Partnerships, Phoenix , Lead Database Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Phoenix, Arizona
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