Remote Senior Database Engineer

Description:

• Tech9 is a rapidly growing company recognized by Inc. 5000, dedicated to building innovative web applications.
• The position is for a Senior Database Engineer to join the LATAM team in a 100% remote working environment.
• The role involves working directly with clients and gaining hands-on experience with new projects and teams.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing long-term database architecture strategies, collaborating with development teams, conducting performance tuning, and automating database maintenance.
• The engineer will also work with Database Administrators on backup and recovery procedures, provide guidance on best practices, and ensure the database infrastructure is up-to-date.
• Additional duties include developing documentation, serving as a point of contact for database queries, implementing monitoring and alerting, and supporting incident response.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and optimizing databases is required.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server, both on-premise and Azure Cloud, is essential.
• Experience with Azure data technologies, such as CosmosDB, is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience with database scaling, replication, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and good software engineering practices is required.
• Experience in high volume, mission-critical environments, including optimization for OLTP vs. OLAP traffic, is needed.
• Familiarity with Azure and building cloud-based data repositories is important.
• Experience in building data pipelines for Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, and LLMs is preferred.
• Knowledge of database administration and experience in automating administrative tasks is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1+) is required.
• Experience integrating with a content management system is an advantage.

Benefits:

• The position offers a flexible and autonomous working environment.
• Employees will have the opportunity to tackle complex and exciting challenges.
• Team members will work with skilled and friendly colleagues who are committed to quality.
• The company fully supports efforts to test software correctly and provides necessary tools for success.
• Enjoy the benefits of a 100% remote work environment.