Database Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Database Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing PostgreSQL databases in clustered environments, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and compliance. If you're passionate about database health monitoring, scalable solutions, and maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL database clusters.
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability, ensuring uptime and reliability.
- Manage and optimize backups, disaster recovery plans, and failover strategies.
- Maintain compliance with internal security policies as well as CJIS, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
- Implement and manage logging solutions for auditing and performance analysis.
- Troubleshoot database issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve incidents.
- Collaborate with development teams to support write intensive workloads and ensure database scalability.
- Document database architecture, configurations, and maintenance procedures.
- Stay updated with the latest PostgreSQL advancements and industry best practices.
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary (pay based upon experience)
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience as a Database Engineer or Database Administrator (DBA).
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, including clustered environments.
- Proven experience with database health monitoring and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with backup solutions and disaster recovery best practices.
- Experience working with compliance frameworks such as CJIS, NIST, and CIS.
- Knowledge of handling write intensive workloads in a high availability setup.
- Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools.
Benefits:
- 401K and profit-sharing plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Other Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- All major holidays paid
- Paid training and development
Company Culture:
- Innovative – innovative and risk-taking
- Team oriented – cooperative and collaborative
- Detail oriented – quality and precision-focused
Note: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background screening. Information will also be obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of these findings before a decision is made.
*Employer highly suggests submitting a cover letter with your application due to the high volume of applicants. You may apply here or send your cover letter and resume directly to [email protected].*
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Dothan, AL 36305: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
