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Skillable · 23 hours ago

Database Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Skillable is a 100% remote and virtual tech company that’s modernizing the world of training. The Database Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining Azure SQL database environments, collaborating closely with software engineers and architects to ensure alignment with application development and agile delivery.

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Responsibilities

Design and model relational database solutions using SQL technologies (e.g., Azure SQL), including schema design, normalization, and optimization for performance and scalability

Analyze and optimize SQL query performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and application responsiveness, applying Entity Framework techniques such as query translation analysis, LINQ optimization, and proper use of eager vs. lazy loading

Optimize performance of application-generated queries on Azure SQL Database through techniques such as index tuning and query plan analysis to ensure fast and efficient transactional operations

Collaborate with development teams to ensure effective Object Relational Mapping integration (e.g., Entity Framework) and provide guidance on best practices for database access patterns

Automate database deployment and maintenance tasks using CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Work with DevOps to manage and synchronize database changes across development, QA, staging, and production environments, ensuring consistency and reliability

Oversee and manage Azure cloud-hosted databases (Azure SQL), including configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization

Integrate and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions (e.g., Datadog, Azure Monitor) for proactive database health and performance management

Explore and recommend new technologies, patterns, and methods to complete commitments on the technical and product roadmaps

Collaborate with Architects to define, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) solutions for Azure cloud and hybrid database environments

Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, code reviews, etc.) to embed database best practices in the SDLC

Participate in on-call rotations and support incident response as needed

Support and promote the company values through positive interactions with both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis

Other strategic business initiatives or special cross-functional project involvement as required

Qualification

Azure SQL DatabaseSQL optimizationEntity FrameworkCI/CD pipelinesPowerShellAzure CLIDatabase monitoringRelational database designHigh availability strategiesCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience as a database engineer, developer-focused DBA, or similar role

Proven experience redesigning and optimizing relational database models for modern applications

Deep experience with Azure SQL Database, including modeling design, deployment, and management in cloud environments

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and agile development methodologies

Proficiency in automating database tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar scripting tools

Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) and proactive performance management

Knowledge of security best-practices for Azure SQL

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote, fast-paced environment

Advanced SQL development and optimization skills, including query tuning and execution plan analysis

Strong understanding of relational database design principles (normalization, indexing strategies, constraints)

Expertise in Entity Framework and ORM performance optimization techniques (LINQ query optimization, eager vs. lazy loading, query translation analysis)

Proficiency in Azure SQL Database management and optimization for application workloads

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and database automation using scripting tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Datadog, Azure Monitor) for database performance and health

Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-hosted databases

Ability to present and convey material both formally and informally to all levels of an organization

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines

A high-level of confidence, integrity and professional courtesy

Naturally inquisitive with a desire to learn, solve problems and dig into detailed analysis

Thorough understanding (or willingness to learn expeditiously) of business operations and processes

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proactively addresses challenges, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement

Adept at troubleshooting in fast-paced environments and implementing corrective actions swiftly

Preferred

Preferred experience in reading and comprehending .NET code (C# and Entity Framework) to debug and identify performance issues related to ORM usage

Strong Microsoft suite experience, including teams or similar web conferencing and internal communication software experience preferred

Experience working in a fully remote team is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Fully remote with a monthly stipend to pay for office services and supplies

Medical (2 plan options), dental (2 plan options), vision, health savings account with generous employer contributions, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, EAP, group paid life insurance, group paid STD and LTD and voluntary life/AD&D insurance, accident and critical illness options.

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, healthy lifestyle reimbursements.

Open PTO, Paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, caregiver leave and paid FMLA leave.

Friends and Family Friday to end our standard workweek at 2pm local time; Full company closure during the 4th of July holiday week.

Access to pet insurance; Access for employees and dependents to Skillable learning opportunities through our product and more!