Senior Database Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer to take on a critical role in shaping the future of our global data platform. In this position, you will lead technical strategy, architect robust multi-cloud systems, and oversee initiatives to ensure reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. You will have a hands-on approach, providing mentorship and collaborating with leadership to drive impactful technical decisions. This is a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent position, located in Lehi, Utah.

Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the technical roadmap for a scalable and reliable data infrastructure.
Architect and implement multi-region, cross-account data platforms to support global operations.
Establish and enforce engineering standards for database design, data pipelines, reliability, and observability.
Lead post-incident reviews and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify technical risks and optimize roadmaps.
Design and oversee large-scale data migrations, ensuring fault tolerance and self-healing capabilities.
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and capacity planning.
Implement robust security measures, including encryption, secrets management, and access controls.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align business requirements with technical solutions.
Provide hands-on leadership in developing critical systems and resolving complex production incidents.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience in roles such as Data Engineer, Database Engineer, or Platform Engineer.
Proven expertise in designing and maintaining large-scale data systems, including those at terabyte scale.
Advanced proficiency in Python for data operations and workflow automation.
Extensive experience with AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, and DocumentDB.
Strong knowledge of ETL processes and tools for data transformation and integration.
Familiarity with Snowflake and other database technologies for multi-region environments.
Ability to implement cloud-native solutions using Infrastructure as Code.
Skilled in optimizing performance and ensuring scalability across distributed systems.

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