Database Engineer - Remote

Overview

As DBE, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's relational database systems. This role will ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of critical data to support business operations and decision-making processes.

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, network outages, or natural disasters.
• Stay abreast of emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices through self-study, training, and participation in industry forums and conferences.

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.
• Great work-life balance.
• An inclusive and upbeat work environment.