Senior Database Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Database Engineer will partner with cross functional teams to design implement and maintain data management solutions for CardinalCommerce. They are responsible for the ongoing maintenance scalability and security of a variety of data storage systems. They will be expected to stay current with the latest best practices and tools in the industry and be able to assimilate new technologies.

The Work itself:

• Database Design and Implementation: Responsible for designing and implementing effective database structures based on project requirements. They are also involved in delivering on architectural improvements that are efficient and scalable.
• Performance Tuning and Maintenance: Responsible for ensuring the performance reliability and security of databases. They identify and troubleshoot issues conduct regular system tests and implement backup and recovery procedures.
• Data Integration and ETL Processes: The Database Engineer should be comfortable with developing and implementing methods for data integration from various sources into the database. This often includes creating ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes and workflows.
• Security Management: Protecting the data by establishing appropriate user permissions and roles implementing security protocols and regularly monitoring and addressing potential security breaches are a core job requirement for Senior Database Engineers.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: The Database Engineer often works closely with other teams such as software developers and data analysts to ensure that the database aligns with the needs of the organization and to integrate the database with other systems as needed. This often requires strong communication and teamwork skills.
• On-Call Support: The Database Engineer will be part of an on-call rotation to respond to emergency incidents. This responsibility entails being available during non-business hours to quickly address and resolve any critical issues or system malfunctions that affect the databases availability or performance thus minimizing downtime and potential impact on business operations.
• GITHub: Proficient with GitHub including checking in code managing branches and submitting and reviewing pull requests.
• AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g. code assistants automation utilities) to streamline troubleshooting documentation and workflow automation.
• Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to tackle complex multisystem issues independently.
• Selfmotivated and capable of driving tasks from investigation through resolution with minimal oversight.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree OR 5 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)

Minimum of a Bachelors degree in related field (i.e. Computer Science Management Information Systems)

In lieu of degree a high school diploma/equivalent with 10 or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

5-7 years of experience with relational databases (i.e. SQL Server Postgres MySQL) in production environments

3-5 years of experience with NoSQL technologies like MongoDB Redis

3-5 years of experience with middleware technologies such as ActiveMQ or Kafka

3-5 years of experience with virtualization (VMware and/or Docker) and SAN technology

1-3 years of experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform and Ansible

1-3 years of experience with running data systems on Kubernetes

Intermediate to advanced understanding of RDBMS best practices and industry trends

Intermediate to advanced understanding of NoSQL best practices and industry trends

Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux operating systems

Familiarity with programming languages (Python Go Java C .net powershell)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Analytical skills with experience in troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems

Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible Terraform Vagrant)

Familiarity with GitHub managing branches and submitting and reviewing pull requests.

The Skills You Bring:

Passion for working in a fast-paced technical environment.

Strong organizational and planning skills with experience building and executing strategic and tactical plans.

Stays current with industry trends and offers suggestions that can support faster business processes.

Flexible must be able to change priorities quickly focus on new ones without distraction able to deal with conflict and work under pressure to meet deliverable dates/timelines.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize issues effectively.

Outstanding cross-team collaboration skills and proven ability to drive initiatives across teams.

Great written and oral communication skills.

Motivated self-starter a willingness to learn.

Isnt afraid to innovate and challenge the status quo.

Demonstrates attention to detail listens and requests clarification.

Puts success of team above own interests.

Displays passion and optimism inspires respect and trust.

Supports organizations goals and values.

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 110700.00 to 171800.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time