Remote Senior Database Engineer

Description:

• Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs bring consumer products to market faster.
• The company offers credit and identity monitoring tools, privacy protection, and a financial ads marketplace through embeddable widgets or a modern API.
• As a remote-first company, Array focuses on providing opportunities for high-performing individuals to make a significant impact in the fintech space.
• Senior Database Engineers are hands-on technical leaders responsible for the design, development, and optimization of backend database systems.
• They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, UX, and senior leadership, to ensure data systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• The role requires deep expertise in database management and architecture, particularly in SQL and Postgres, and integrating AI-driven solutions.
• Selected candidates will undergo a 90-day evaluation period, typically structured as a 1099 or C2C contract, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time employment.
• During the evaluation, candidates will work on complex tasks, utilize AI tools, and collaborate with senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience designing and building database systems from the ground up and scaling them for production users.
• A strong understanding of database performance tuning, optimization, and AI-assisted automation is required.
• Candidates should be excited about AI's role in database management and have experience using it to enhance processes.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server development and architecture is essential.
• A track record of building and maintaining reliable backend infrastructure in an API-driven environment is necessary.
• Candidates should have strong opinions on best practices in database management and the ability to mentor and influence others.
• A bias towards action and delivery in iterative phases, focusing on practical solutions over perfection, is expected.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision premiums are covered at 100% for full-time employees and 70% for dependents.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO and sick leave, along with 14 company holidays to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Array offers a 100% 401k match up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Generous and competitive parental leave is provided for all parents.
• A $1,000 desk setup subsidy is available to help employees create their unique remote office.
• Employees receive $100 per month to subsidize wifi and cell phone expenses.
• Summer Fridays (half-day Fridays) are typically offered from late May to the end of August.
• Arrayaversary Kits are given to employees to celebrate work anniversaries.