Senior Database Engineer (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

TL;DR

Senior Database Engineer (MySQL, PostgreSQL): Designing and implementing performant database solutions and optimizing application stability with an accent on query load balancing, failover management, and SQL tuning. Focus on automating database deployment, building resilient OLTP/OLAP processes, and ensuring scalability within a microservices architecture.

Location: Remote (United States), excluding Hawaii

Salary: $139.8K – $174.7K

Company

hirify.global is a compensation innovator providing AI-powered tools and insights to help organizations scale their business through pay transparency and equity.

What you will do

• Design and implement resilient and performant database processes and solutions.
• Develop custom stored procedures, views, and user-defined functions to support product needs.
• Debug and tune SQL code to improve overall application performance and stability.
• Ensure database systems meet strict requirements for availability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to set technical priorities and drive implementation.
• Support Tier 2 development teams with bug fixes, production data manipulation, and feature testing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience administering MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Must be based in the United States (excluding Hawaii).
• Extensive knowledge of Pgpool-II for query load balancing and failover management.
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing strategies, and best practice SQL standards.
• Experience working with microservice architecture and separate data sources per service.
• Ability to automate database deployment and maintenance using shell scripts and infrastructure tools.

Nice to have

• Experience designing large-scale or distributed database ecosystems at enterprise scale.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and Event Streaming Platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Experience scaling databases on Cloud platforms, preferably Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012 and above.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first model with an annual remote work stipend for wellness or home office equipment.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100%.
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match.
• Flexible paid time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• HSA and FSA options with company contributions each pay period.