Staff Database Engineer

February 16

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Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get compelling consumer products to market faster. Our suite of private label offerings helps our partners drive revenue, increase engagement, and empower millions of consumers to achieve their financial goals.

51 - 200 employees

📋 Description

• Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get compelling consumer products to market faster. • As a remote-first company, we’re focused on providing opportunities for high performing individuals to have deep impact in the fast growing fintech space. • Staff Database Engineers at Array are hands-on technical leaders who focus on the design, development, and optimization of our backend database systems. • They work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, product, UX, and senior leadership to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of data systems. • Selected candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a 90-day evaluation period, typically structured as a 1099 or C2C contract, though full-time employment can be arranged if needed. • All FTE engineering positions at Array can and will be expected to be on-call (rotational) after a training and ramp period. • Focus on backend systems, database optimization, and architecture, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server. • Lead by example, mentoring junior developers and non-developers to successfully adopt AI tools in their workflows. • Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, acting as a force multiplier for productivity.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience designing and building database systems from the ground up and scaling them to support production users. • A strong understanding of database performance tuning, optimization, and AI-assisted automation. • Excitement about AI's role in database management and experience using it to enhance processes. • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server development and architecture. • A track record of building and maintaining reliable backend infrastructure in an API-driven environment. • Strong opinions on best practices in database management, with the ability to mentor and influence others. • A bias towards action and delivery in iterative phases, emphasizing practical solutions over perfection.

🏖️ Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision, premiums covered at 100% for full-time employees and 70% for dependents • Unlimited PTO and sick leave + 14 company holidays to encourage a healthy work-life blend • 100% 401k match up to 4% with immediate vesting • Generous and competitive parental leave for all parents • $1,000 desk setup subsidy to set-up your unique remote office • $100/month to subsidize wifi/cell phone expenses • Summer Fridays (half-day Fridays) typically from late May to the end of August • AnniversArray Kits for work anniversaries