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Green Dot Corporation · 2 months ago

Lead Database Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $186K/yr

6+ years exp

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a talented Database Engineer with deep expertise in SQL Server and Azure cloud technologies. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing SQL Server databases, leading Azure migration efforts, and developing cloud-native data solutions.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server databases for high availability, scalability, and performance

Lead and support Azure migration efforts for legacy databases and data services

Develop and maintain cloud-native data solutions using Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos, and other relevant services

Operate in an AI driven SDLC environment:

Collaborate with AI copilots to convert stakeholder requirements into structured data models and specs

Use generative AI tools to iterate on database architectures and performance strategies

Pair program with AI assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to write, refactor, and validate SQL in real-time

Implement tools for automated validation, bug prediction, and self-healing data pipelines

Collaborate with application engineers to ensure seamless integration between backend data systems and product features

Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, security, and compliance issues

Qualification

SQL ServerAzure cloud technologiesDatabase ModelingNo SQLDatabase designQuery optimizationAzure SQLAzure Data FactoryAI code assistantsDistributed databases

Required

6+ years of experience in database engineering with a focus on SQL Server

Strong understanding of database design, indexing, query optimization, and stored procedures

Strong experience in Database Modeling using 3rd Normal form with solid experience in data architect

Have 3-5 years' experience in No SQL experience such as COSMOS

Having solid knowledge of SQL Internals in Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

Strong experience in optimizing database queries and stored procedures including monitoring database performance both system and database standpoint

Has strong experience using SQL Server side Trace

Proven experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, and cloud-native data architectures

Expertise in reviewing stored proc performance, reading execution plans and making optimizations

Designing and writing high performance SQL queries and table designs

Familiarity with AI code assistants like GitHub Copilot, or similar tools

Preferred

Knowledge in distributed databases and ELT tools, data stream processing tools is a big plus

Company

Green Dot Corporation

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About Green Dot Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) is a financial technology platform and registered bank holding company that builds banking and payment solutions to create value, retain and reward customers, and accelerate growth for businesses of all sizes.

Founded in 1999

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees