Database Software Engineer

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience with PostgreSQL in large-scale, production environments
• Strong SQL and PL/pgSQL skills, with deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals
• Proven experience in software development (Strong expert level C/C++, Python, Go or Java)
• Experience with schema design, indexing strategies, and data partitioning
• Hands-on experience with replication, backup, and failover solutions
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, shell scripting and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills across both database and application layers
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud-managed PostgreSQL services
• Background in migrating from other database platforms (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) to PostgreSQL

Nice to Haves

• Experience with microservices and REST API development
• Familiarity with message queues, event-driven architectures, or streaming platforms (Kafka, Debezium)
• Proficiency in Logical Decoding within PostgreSQL and experience with an open-source Change Data Capture (CDC) platform

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing scalable PostgreSQL database architectures
• Analyzing and optimizing complex queries and indexing strategies
• Developing tools, scripts, and services to automate database tasks
• Implementing robust security policies and disaster recovery strategies
• Mentoring developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Perks and Benefits

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field