Senior Database Engineer - Remote

Overview

As Senior Database Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's relational database systems.

In Short

• Develop database schemas, tables, and indexes to optimize performance and ensure data integrity.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user authentication, access controls, and data encryption.
• Analyze and interpret database performance metrics to proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues such as slow queries, database locks, and resource contention.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration adjustments.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data availability and integrity.
• Optimize database indexes, query execution plans, and caching strategies to improve application responsiveness and scalability.
• Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
• Configure and maintain database replication, clustering, or failover mechanisms to provide resilience against hardware failures.
• Stay abreast of emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language).
• Proficiency in managing SQL database systems.
• Strong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and data modeling.
• Experience in database administration tasks such as installation, configuration, backup and recovery, security management, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and experience in implementing security measures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Communicative level of English.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Review.
• Personal Training Budget.
• Up to 30 days of vacation per year.
• Up to 500 PLN/year to match your NGO donations.
• Lunch card.
• Volunteer day.
• Referral Fee.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Languages classes every week.
• Free private medical insurance.
• Attractive life insurance.
• Gym membership co-financing.
• Nice office in Zielona Gora or Wrocław.
• Great work-life balance.
• An inclusive and upbeat work environment.
• A cross-cultural atmosphere.
• Company events.
• Internal and external training.
• Possibility to work in a home-office.