(575) Senior Database Administrator

March 20

Nearsure

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Description

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Database Engineer to join our team and as we build a new Database Engineering (DE) practice. As Database Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of our database systems. • You will also play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our databases to support the organization's data-driven initiatives that are responsible for the company’s revenue generating databases. • This position resides in the CTO organization (not business IT) and is a key advising/operating partner to its cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have both Database Engineering/Administration (DBE/A) experience using relational and non-relational DB solutions (SQL & NoSQL) as well as leadership acumen. • You will be able to: ◦ Team Leadership ◦ Database Architecture and Design ◦ Performance Optimization ◦ Database Administration ◦ Collaboration ◦ Project Management ◦ Continuous Improvement

Requirements

• Lead, hire, and mentor a team of 3 database engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment and ensuring they are setup for success. • Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to team members. • Taking a hands-on role within the team to specify, design, implement and deliver technical solutions. • Own all database functions and engineering on the revenue technology side of the organization including being accountable for the associated spend (FinOps practices) and forecasted capacity needs. • Providing thought leadership for how components and services are developed, tested and progressed. • Collaborate with the team to design and implement scalable and efficient database architectures. • Oversee the development and maintenance of data models, schemas, and structures. • Document all relevant processes related to database design, configuration, and performance. • Lead monitoring and supporting database systems (IaaS / PaaS) to ensure optimized performance and automation wherever possible. • Perform debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts. • Promote and adhere to best practices in securely operating, storing, backing up, and archiving data. This includes the governance, quality and strategy of standards within the team. • Assist architects and development teams by designing new databases(or changing existing ones) to meet the organization's application and data storage needs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the CTO organization: Compliance, Security, Cloud Operations and Engineering. • Lead database-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met and projects align with organizational goals. • Develop project plans, allocate resources, and manage timelines effectively. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in database engineering. • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Benefits

• USD 💲 Salary compensation. • 100% remote work 🏢 but if you feel like connecting with people you can visit coworking spaces all over LATAM allowing you to expand your professional network. • Paid time off according to your country’s law without affecting your monthly salary to ensure that you have plenty of time to rest and recharge. • Your country’s national holidays 🌴 allow you to celebrate important events and traditions with your loved ones. • Sick or medical leave 😷 when needed so that you can take a day off to take care of your health, and have wellbeing without worrying about work. • Refundable annual credit 💸 for you to spend on your favorite perks. • Teambuilding activities 🤜🤛 such as coffee breaks, tech talks, and after-work gatherings with your Nearsure colleagues, to feel close to our community. • A day off during your birthday week 🥳🎂 to enjoy with your family and friends, ensuring that you have a chance to make memories on your special day.