Senior Database Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

Senior Database Engineer

Cloud Operations

Lehi, Utah United States

NetDocuments is a hybrid, remote-friendly workplace. Come join our team and work inspired each day!

About the opportunity:

NetDocuments is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Database Engineer / leader to join our team at NetDocuments and build a new Database Engineering (DE) practice. The ideal candidate will have the crucial role of building and managing a small team DE practice that is responsible for the companys revenue generating databases.

This position resides in the CTO organization (not business IT) and is a key advising/operating partner to its cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have both and Database Engineering/Administration (DBE/A) experience using relational and non-relational DB solutions (SQL & NoSQL) as well as leadership acumen. Experience in on-premises and cloud platforms is equally applicable.

What your contributions will be:

Lead, hire, and mentor a team of 3 database engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment and ensuring they are setup for success.

Provide guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to team members

Taking a hands-on role within the team to specify, design, implement and deliver technical solutions.

Own all database functions and engineering on the revenue technology side of the organization including being accountable for the associated spend (FinOps practices) and forecasted capacity needs

Database Architecture and Design:

Providing thought leadership for how components and services are developed, tested and progressed.

Collaborate with the team to design and implement scalable and efficient database architectures.

Oversee the development and maintenance of data models, schemas, and structures.

Document all relevant processes related to database design, configuration, and performance

Lead monitoring and supporting database systems (IaaS / PaaS) to ensure optimized performance and automation wherever possible.

Perform debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts

Promote and adhere to best practices in securely operating, storing, backing up, and archiving data. This includes the governance, quality and strategy of standards within the team

Oversee the administration and maintenance of database systems, including backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.

Ensure the team follows best practices for routine maintenance tasks and database security.

Assisting architects and development teams by designing new databases (or changing existing ones) to meet the organization’s application and data storage needs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the CTO organization: Compliance, Security, Cloud Operations and Engineering.

Lead database-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met and projects align with organizational goals.

Develop project plans, allocate resources, and manage timelines effectively.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in database engineering.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance the team’s capabilities

Other duties as assigned

What you will need for success:

Bachelors degree in computer science or technical field is a plus; all study concentrations are acceptable.

5+ years of experience as a DBA, Database Engineer, or similar role is required in addition to the degree – Additional experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

Experience with AWS using DynamoDB and/or DocumentDB PaaS services

Team leader or prior people-leader experience is required.

Must have experience in both relational and non-relational database design, structure, function and operations.

Demonstrated experience with release automation practices (CI/CD).

Training certifications as a DBE, DE and DBA is a plus

Ideally you will have:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

What you will receive:

90% healthcare premiums company covered

HSA company contribution

401K match at 4% with no vesting period

Potential for twice a year merit increases

Flexible time off typically 3 to 4 weeks a year, not including the 9 paid holidays

Authenticity and accountability from leadership

Connection, access, and mentorship from exceptional leaders

Growing company with opportunities for advancement

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