*what you will do*
- design and implement efficient postgresql schemas to support product features and scalability;
- maintain and tune database performance, ensuring high availability and responsiveness;
- collaborate with engineers, qa, and devops to streamline data flow and reliability;
- monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve database-related issues;
- support data integration and migration efforts across environments;
- contribute to establishing best practices and maintaining high coding standards for data integrity and reliability.
*must haves*
- *2+ years* of experience in database engineering with a focus on *postgresql*;
- proven experience in designing, maintaining, and optimizing complex relational database systems;
- strong knowledge of *sql* performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization;
- experience with schema design for scalable and maintainable systems;
- ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and deliver with mínimal supervision;
- solid understanding of data integrity, backups, and replication strategies;
- familiarity with ci/cd practices in relation to database change management;
- excellent communication skills in *english* (verbal and written).
- nice to haves
- experience with other database systems (e.g., mysql, mongodb);
- familiarity with cloud services like aws rds or gcp cloud sql;
- knowledge of data migration techniques;
- experience supporting backend services written in java or other modern backend stacks;
- exposure to devops practices (e.g., docker, kubernetes);
- experience with these technologies: sqitch, pgtaps, dbt, metaplane, aws glue.
*about us*
if you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
*the benefits of joining us*
- *professional growth*:accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, techtalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- *competitive compensation*:we match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive usd-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
- *a selection of exciting projects*:join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
- *flextime*:tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office, whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
Work location: remote