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.

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.