SmartFinancial · 17 hours ago
Senior DBA
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSmartFinancial is a leading insurance marketplace that empowers insurers with cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a seasoned Senior DBA to take end-to-end ownership of database systems on AWS, focusing on stabilizing existing systems and building new capabilities.
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Hiring Manager
Sheena Desai
Responsibilities
Own and Operate Database Systems Take end-to-end ownership of PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift environments on AWS, supporting customer-facing and internal platforms
Stabilize and Build Lead stabilization of existing database systems while designing and implementing new capabilities as the platform evolves
Performance and Reliability Design schemas, optimize queries, and tune databases to ensure high performance, availability, and scalability for production workloads
Data Infrastructure Design, build, and maintain AWS-based data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and distribution across multiple applications
Monitoring, Resilience, and Recovery Monitor database health, troubleshoot incidents, participate in on-call as needed, and implement backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness strategies
Security and Compliance Enforce data integrity, access controls, and security best practices in alignment with internal policies and external compliance requirements
Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with engineering, product, analytics, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, well-integrated data solutions
Technical Leadership Provide guidance through design reviews, documentation, and best practices, with room to grow into broader database architecture ownership over time
AWS Database Operations Manage and optimize AWS services including RDS, Redshift, and related data components
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in production, data-intensive environments
Deep hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL, including replication, indexing, and performance tuning
Strong experience with Amazon Redshift, from schema design through performance optimization
Proven experience designing and operating AWS-based data pipelines using services such as DMS, S3, Glue, Lambda, or Kinesis
Solid working knowledge of AWS services including RDS, EC2, S3, and IAM
Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and database design principles
Experience with database security, backup, and recovery strategies
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, prioritize work, and own outcomes with minimal handholding
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with MySQL or additional relational databases
Familiarity with data warehousing tools or platforms beyond Redshift
Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) as they relate to data systems
AWS certifications, including Database Specialty or Solutions Architect
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company matching
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, holidays, and paid product training
Professional Development: Clear pathways for growth and advancement in a supportive, team-driven culture
Company
SmartFinancial
SmartFinancial is a digital insurance marketplace that connects consumers with multiple insurers and guides agents.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nathan Kropp
Co-Founder
Brad Cooper
Chief Operating Officer
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