Senior Database Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Database Engineer (SQL Server/Databricks): Managing and optimizing SQL Server and Databricks data layers for a next-generation clinical data cloud with an accent on performance, scalability, security, and reliable data operations. Focus on designing database structures and queries, tuning stored procedures and query code, and executing migrations, backups, and recovery in a highly regulated life sciences environment.

Company

hirify.global builds elluminate®, a Clinical Data Cloud for unifying and unlocking value from life sciences data.

What you will do

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases for performance, availability, and security.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize Databricks and document databases for performance, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with software engineers to design database structures and implement efficient queries and data architectures.
• Review and analyze query code, tune systems, and resolve performance bottlenecks across SQL Server, Databricks, and document databases.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, backups, and recovery; conduct health checks and ongoing maintenance.
• Support production releases by diagnosing and resolving database-related issues; document database processes and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server database administration, including performance tuning, backups/restores, and replication.
• Strong knowledge of database management principles, relational data models, and T-SQL for complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with database design, implementation, and optimization.
• Familiarity with database security best practices for sensitive clinical trial and life sciences data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
• English: excellent knowledge of English.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-work focused organization with recognition for remote work and culture excellence.
• Inclusive, people-first culture emphasizing learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Equal opportunity employer with employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
• Pay range: $132,000–$165,000 USD.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess database administration experience, performance tuning skills, and collaboration approach.
• Technical evaluation focused on SQL/T-SQL, query/stored procedure optimization, and database operations.
• Final discussions to confirm fit for regulated life sciences data environments.

Location: Mansfield, MA (Remote)

Salary: $132,000 - $165,000 USD