Senior Database Engineer

# Database Engineer - Schema Architect & Production DBA

## About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our small, dynamic team. This role combines advanced database architecture with hands-on production management, offering unique opportunities to expand your technical expertise across multiple domains. As a core member of our collaborative team, you'll design mission-critical database systems while contributing to various technology initiatives.

## Key Responsibilities

### Database Architecture & Management

•⁠ ⁠Design and implement complex, high-performance database schemas for mission-critical applications

•⁠ ⁠Manage and optimize production database instances ensuring maximum uptime and reliability

•⁠ ⁠Implement and maintain Redis caching strategies and data structures

•⁠ ⁠Develop and maintain database security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies

•⁠ ⁠Performance tune queries, indexes, and database configurations

•⁠ ⁠Establish and enforce database development standards and best practices

•⁠ ⁠Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and provide support as needed

### Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

•⁠ ⁠Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative design sessions

•⁠ ⁠Contribute to various technology projects beyond database management

•⁠ ⁠Support team members with diverse technical challenges

•⁠ ⁠Document database designs, procedures, and operational guidelines

•⁠ ⁠Mentor team members on database best practices

## Required Qualifications

### Technical Expertise

•⁠ ⁠*Expert-level proficiency in PostgreSQL* including advanced features (partitioning, replication, performance optimization)

•⁠ ⁠*Strong experience with Redis* for caching, session management, and data structures

•⁠ ⁠*Proficiency with Docker* and containerized database deployments

•⁠ ⁠Proven experience designing complex database schemas for high-stakes production environments

•⁠ ⁠Strong understanding of database normalization, denormalization, and data modeling principles

•⁠ ⁠Experience with database migration strategies and version control

•⁠ ⁠Proficiency in SQL query optimization and troubleshooting

•⁠ ⁠Experience with backup, recovery, and high availability solutions

### Communication & Setup Requirements

•⁠ ⁠*Excellent English pronunciation and verbal communication skills* - this is critical for our collaborative environment

•⁠ ⁠Professional audio setup including quality microphone and headphones/speakers

•⁠ ⁠Reliable high-speed internet connection suitable for video conferencing

•⁠ ⁠Comfortable with frequent voice/video calls and real-time collaboration

•⁠ ⁠Strong written communication skills for documentation and asynchronous communication

## Preferred Qualifications

### Homelab & Infrastructure Experience

We highly value candidates with homelabbing experience and passion for self-hosted infrastructure:

•⁠ ⁠*Networking*: Configuration of firewalls, VLANs, VPN servers (WireGuard, OpenVPN), network segmentation

•⁠ ⁠*Container Orchestration*: Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Portainer, container networking

•⁠ ⁠*Deployment & Automation*: CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/Jenkins, automated deployments

•⁠ ⁠*Web Infrastructure*: Nginx/Traefik reverse proxies, SSL/TLS management, domain configuration

•⁠ ⁠*Self-hosting Experience*: Running personal infrastructure, experimenting with various services

•⁠ ⁠*Infrastructure as Code*: Terraform, Ansible, configuration management

### Additional Database Experience

•⁠ ⁠Familiarity with other database systems (MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.)

•⁠ ⁠Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure Database, Google Cloud SQL)

•⁠ ⁠Database clustering and sharding strategies

### Tools & Processes

•⁠ ⁠Experience with project management platforms (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, etc.)

•⁠ ⁠Familiarity with CRM systems and their database requirements

•⁠ ⁠Understanding of task management and internal process optimization

•⁠ ⁠Experience with *Directus CMS* or similar headless CMS platforms

•⁠ ⁠Knowledge of database integration with modern application stacks

### Bonus Skills

•⁠ ⁠Experience with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

•⁠ ⁠API design and development

•⁠ ⁠Programming skills (web dev)

•⁠ ⁠Security hardening and compliance experience

•⁠ ⁠Backup automation and disaster recovery planning

## What We Offer

•⁠ ⁠Opportunity to work on diverse, challenging technical projects

•⁠ ⁠Skill development beyond traditional database roles

•⁠ ⁠Small team environment with significant impact and visibility

•⁠ ⁠Direct collaboration with all team members

•⁠ ⁠Flexibility to contribute to various aspects of our technology stack

•⁠ ⁠Growth opportunities in multiple technical domains

•⁠ ⁠Environment that values curiosity and self-directed learning

## Work Environment

This position requires active participation in a highly collaborative, small team setting. You'll be expected to:

•⁠ ⁠Engage in frequent voice/video communications throughout the day

•⁠ ⁠Adapt quickly to changing priorities and diverse technical challenges

•⁠ ⁠Take ownership of critical database infrastructure

•⁠ ⁠Contribute ideas and solutions across all technical areas

•⁠ ⁠Maintain a professional remote work environment conducive to clear communication

## Ideal Candidate Profile

The perfect candidate is someone who:

•⁠ ⁠Runs their own homelab and enjoys experimenting with new technologies

•⁠ ⁠Gets excited about solving complex data challenges

•⁠ ⁠Can seamlessly switch between deep database work and broader infrastructure tasks

•⁠ ⁠Enjoys learning and isn't afraid to dive into unfamiliar technologies

•⁠ ⁠Values clear communication and collaborative problem-solving

## Application Requirements

Please include in your application:

1.⁠ ⁠Examples of complex database schemas you've designed

2.⁠ ⁠Your experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker in production environments

3.⁠ ⁠Description of your current audio/video setup for remote work

4.⁠ ⁠Details about your homelab setup (if applicable) or infrastructure projects you've worked on

5.⁠ ⁠Any experience with Directus CMS or similar platforms

*Note:* Strong verbal communication skills and reliable audio/internet setup are absolute requirements for this position. Candidates unable to maintain clear, consistent voice communication will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹105,213.00 - ₹219,195.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home