NetDocuments · 7 hours ago
Senior Database Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expNetDocuments is the world’s #1 trusted cloud-based content management and productivity platform that helps legal professionals do their best work. They are seeking a Senior Database Engineer to provide technical leadership across their global data infrastructure, focusing on designing, operating, and optimizing scalable database systems on AWS and Azure.
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Responsibilities
Design, operate, and optimize global, multi-region database architectures across AWS and Azure
Architect and manage relational, NoSQL, and document databases including Snowflake, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB
Lead hands-on database migrations across cloud platforms (AWS ↔ Azure), legacy systems, and global regions
Define and implement indexing strategies, query optimization techniques, and scaling patterns for large datasets and real-time workloads
Tune databases for high availability, low latency, and cost efficiency at enterprise scale
Support and optimize data ingestion and pipeline workflows built with AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, ECS, and Azure Data Factory
Partner with Data Engineering teams on streaming and CDC patterns using Kafka, Kinesis, or AWS DMS
Develop and maintain secure API-based integrations and database connectivity patterns
Implement database security best practices including IAM, secrets management, SSO, encryption at rest and in transit, and access controls
Define and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies including RTO/RPO planning and point-in-time recovery (PITR)
Implement robust observability for database systems using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, or similar tools
Participate in on-call rotation and lead resolution of production database incidents with a strong ownership mindset
Develop and maintain operational documentation including runbooks, playbooks, and architecture decision records (ADRs)
Partner with Engineering, Analytics, Product, DevOps, and Security teams to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions
Communicate complex database and architectural concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Influence engineering standards and best practices through technical leadership and collaboration
Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on guidance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience as a Database Engineer, Data Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role
Deep hands-on expertise with SQL and strong proficiency with Python for automation and tooling
Extensive experience designing and operating databases on AWS (DynamoDB, DocumentDB, RDS/PostgreSQL, EC2, ECS)
Production experience with Azure database and data services (Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Azure Monitor)
Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts including replication, partitioning, consistency, and latency
Proven experience designing global, multi-region database systems with data residency and compliance considerations
Demonstrated expertise in query tuning, indexing strategies, capacity planning, and cost optimization
Experience implementing monitoring, alerting, and observability for production database systems
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Self-directed, analytical mindset with a focus on long-term system health and reliability
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent experience
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
Experience supporting large-scale, multi-tenant SaaS platforms
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for database and data infrastructure changes
Knowledge of data security, privacy laws, and compliance frameworks
Experience with document management systems or hierarchical content storage
Familiarity with AI/ML-adjacent data patterns (vector databases, RAG architectures)
Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, or Azure Data Engineer Associate
Benefits
90% healthcare premiums company covered
HSA company contribution
401K match at 4% with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO (typically 3 to 4 weeks a year)
10 paid holidays
Monthly contributions for life activities & wellness
Access to LinkedIn learning with monthly dedicated time to explore
Company
NetDocuments
NetDocuments enables businesses of all sizes to create, secure, manage, access, and collaborate on documents and email anywhere, any time.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$30MKey Investors
Warburg PincusCove Hill PartnersFrontier Growth
2021-05-25Secondary Market
2019-05-14Secondary Market
2017-03-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Josh Baxter
CEO
Kenneth Duncan
CEO
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