Description:

The Cloud Engineer – DBA position focuses on technical database technologies within a cloud-native environment, utilizing a variety of tools in a DevOps setting.
This is a full-time remote position.
Responsibilities include solving complex problems and troubleshooting issues quickly.
The role requires a passion for learning and understanding new concepts and technologies.
Candidates should take pride in the quality and timeliness of their work.
The position involves knowing when to escalate cases and deriving outcomes that resolve both tactical and some strategic resolutions.
The engineer will address service outages as they occur, including after hours and weekends.
When performance issues arise, the engineer will determine the most effective ways to increase performance, including hardware changes, server configuration changes, or index/query changes.
Attention to detail and order is crucial for tracking and following up on tasks/issues.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, focused, energetic, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
There is an emphasis on enthusiasm for automating database maintenance and monitoring tasks.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Candidates should have an understanding or experience in relational and OLAP style databases, including knowledge of transactional, NoSQL, and analytical database operating principles and methodology.
Familiarity with SQL Server (2016+), MongoDB database (3.x – 5.x), and big data databases and cloud technologies like BigQuery and CloudSQL is necessary.
The role requires the ability to design and implement effective database solutions and models (both SQL and non-SQL) to store and retrieve company data.
Experience in tuning queries to improve performance is essential.
Previous experience in production environments and being on-call is required.
Candidates should have experience building and maintaining documentation.
Knowledge of storage and server hardware is a plus.
Linux experience is also a plus.
The candidate must be capable of supporting database migrations and applying patches as needed.

The position offers a competitive total rewards package, including a base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location.
For eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
A range of benefits and programs are available to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.
The company promotes an inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination.