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ChenMed · 4 hours ago

Senior Database Engineer

ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. The Senior Database Engineer will design, implement, and optimize complex database systems to support business growth and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Proficient in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale database systems in Amazon Web Services with MSSQL, MySQL, or other relational database technologies, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
Proven experience in designing and developing data warehousing solutions using SSIS and SSRS to support business intelligence and reporting needs
Proven expertise in optimizing database performance, using techniques such as indexing, caching, table design, query plan analysis and query optimization to improve query execution times and overall system performance
Provides architectural/database technical expertise to the team concerning methods, procedures, and standards to be used during design and development phases
Strong understanding of database architecture and design principles, including data modeling, normalization, and denormalization
Develops and maintains technical documentation and operational procedures for areas of responsibility. Creates and maintains standard operating procedures and knowledge bases
Investigates and fixes defects; both pre and post-release
Participates in the design of structured and unstructured data
Familiar with NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB, Apache Kafka, REDIS, Cassandra, etc…
Experienced in working with agile methodologies, agile planning tools, CI/CD, and source code management to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality database solutions
Helps develop new database code and improve existing database code
Automates operational/maintenance tasks
Identifies new and useful new database features; collaborates with the database team and implements them
Provides technical leadership to Engineers on efficient use of database technologies and features
Takes code ownership of areas like loading data from external systems through SSIS, Procedural Logic, and understanding of core relational concepts
Assists in performance tuning and makes optimization recommendations
Takes part in code reviews and offers solutions, with a reasonable rationale to problems
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion

Qualification

MySQLMSSQLDatabase designData warehousingAmazon Web ServicesSSISSSRSNoSQL technologiesAgile methodologiesAnalytical skillsEnglish fluencyTechnical documentationInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

5+ years of experience driving business growth and operational efficiency through the design, implementation, and optimization of complex database systems
Proficient in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale database systems in Amazon Web Services with MSSQL, MySQL, or other relational database technologies, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
Proven experience in designing and developing data warehousing solutions using SSIS and SSRS to support business intelligence and reporting needs
Proven expertise in optimizing database performance, using techniques such as indexing, caching, table design, query plan analysis and query optimization to improve query execution times and overall system performance
Provides architectural/database technical expertise to the team concerning methods, procedures, and standards to be used during design and development phases
Strong understanding of database architecture and design principles, including data modeling, normalization, and denormalization
Develops and maintains technical documentation and operational procedures for areas of responsibility
Creates and maintains standard operating procedures and knowledge bases
Investigates and fixes defects; both pre and post-release
Participates in the design of structured and unstructured data
Familiar with NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB, Apache Kafka, REDIS, Cassandra, etc
Experienced in working with agile methodologies, agile planning tools, CI/CD, and source code management to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality database solutions
Advanced-level business acuity
In-depth knowledge and understanding of general/core job-related functions, practices, processes, procedures, techniques and methods
Expert-level MySQL knowledge and understanding
Advanced understanding of scripting and automation
Expert understanding of backup and recovery concepts and primary/secondary device replication for both MSSQL and MySQL server
Expertise in design and development of databases (SQL, MySQL, etc.), tables, distributed views, and stored procedures
Familiarity with HIPAA data guidelines and requirements for securing PHI data
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, to include listening, verbal and written skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under time pressure
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and ability to collaborate effectively with client and other technical staff
Ability and willingness to quickly adjust priorities as business needs shift
Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; proficient in other systems required for the position
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and/or nationally up to 10% of the time; flexible to work after-hours and weekends as needed
Spoken and written fluency in English
This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
A minimum of 5 years' work experience in designing, analyzing and tuning MySQL databases required
Firsthand experience creating all key database objects – Tables, Views, Triggers, Indices, Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions, Dynamic SQL required

Preferred

Familiarity with MongoDB & Apache Kafka is a plus
Experience with VLDBs and Reporting Data Sets, OLTP and OLAP a plus
Experience with DDL/DML auditing (3rd party or native tools)

Benefits

Great compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career development and advancement opportunities
Great work-life balance

Company

ChenMed is a full-risk primary care market leader that is transforming healthcare for seniors.

H1B Sponsorship

ChenMed has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (13)
2022 (26)
2021 (31)
2020 (23)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Christopher Chen, MD
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Redmond
Chief Financial Officer
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