Lead Engineer Database Engineering
Lead Engineer Database Engineering
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Job Description
CoinDesk is the most trusted media events indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013 CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our awardwinning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency comprehension and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus the worlds largest and longestrunning crypto festival. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on CoinDesk media and events please visit and for breaking headlines data and indices visit
In November 2023 CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group owner of Bullish a regulated digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish please visit . CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
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Director DB EngineeringAs a Lead Database Engineer you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining robust database systems that support our applications and services. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure data integrity performance and security. This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture and a passion for solving complex data challenges.
Role & Responsibilities
Design implement and maintain robust scalable and efficient database solutions to support our applications and services
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into database solutions
Optimize and tune database performance to ensure high availability and reliability
Develop document and enforce database best practices and standards ensuring data integrity security and compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues providing timely and effective solutions
Stay uptodate with the latest database technologies and trends evaluating their potential impact on our systems and processes
Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting standards for databases
Implement and maintain backup and recovery processes and assist in business process integration with various data sources
Influence product teams roadmaps towards building a product that is scalable easy to use and build on and addresses customer needs
Collaborate with security and applications teams on efforts to improve database security and assure optimal performance for database applications
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Extensive experience of database engineering with a proven track record of managing and optimizing largescale databases
Strong expertise in cloud database technologies with a preference for experience in GCP or AWS environments
Expertlevel proficiency in PostgreSQL including advanced features and performance tuning
Solid understanding of database design principles data modeling and normalization
Experience with database security backup and recovery strategies
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools related to database management and deployment preferably Terraform.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Understanding of data security and compliance standards
Extra Points
Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes experience preferred
Certification in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified Database Specialty Google Professional Data Engineer).
Understanding of core development principles is highly preferred
Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In an effort to attract retain develop and promote the most qualified individuals CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex national or ethnic origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status/service physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment including recruitment selection promotion training education social and recreation programs compensation discipline termination and access to benefits.
ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
