Senior Database Engineer, Remote, United States

### Who is Hive Collective?

As a premier digital transformation consultancy, we've had the privilege to transform systems and processes at leading brands in ways that push what's possible. We build relationships with really bright people revolutionizing cloud infrastructure automation, developer experience, data layer transformation, machine learning / large language AI models, blockchain, and Internet of Things. Using this network of big thinkers, we help customers achieve modern, cloud native digital transformation across verticals that range from telcos, big oil, and smart cars, to SaaS platforms large and small.

### The Opportunity: Senior Database Engineer

Our client is making waves in the Legal Tech sector, with a robust product that has earned glowing reviews for satisfaction and ease of use. With a growth rate exceeding 40% annually and a recent successful Series A funding round, this company is the perfect launchpad for your next big career move. Work-life balance is not just a buzzword here; it's a core value.

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll help shape the future of the company's database infrastructure. You’ll be the go-to expert for enhancing features, maintaining data fidelity, and expanding database clusters in line with growth trajectories.

### Compensation, Benefits, and Work Culture

Our client's founders, two serial entrepreneurs, were determined to discard the stereotypical “start-up grind.” Your day will consist of eight quality hours — and then it’s time to enjoy your life! Their previous start-up won multiple Best Places to Work awards. Typically, developers there spend under two hours per week in meetings.

The benefits package underscores the company's commitment to balance and growth:
- **Competitive Salary**: Based on experience.
- **Equity**: Stake in the company.
- **Flexible Work Environment**: Work from home or anywhere you like.
- **Comprehensive Healthcare**: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
- **Continuous Learning**: $1,000 annually for education.
- **Wellness Reimbursement**: $1,000 annually to support a healthier lifestyle.
- **Charitable Contributions**: Company matches up to $1,000 per year on donations to eligible charities.
- **Retirement Plan**: Company contributions irrespective of your own (401k, IRA).
- **Generous Time Off**: Including vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
- **Family Leave**: Full support during maternity and paternity leaves.

### Your Mission: Key Responsibilities

- Enhance and maintain high-availability, scalable, and resilient database systems.
- Boost database performance through query optimization, indexing, and advanced tuning.
- Craft elegant SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
- Advocate and apply ORM best practices.
- Partner with team members to craft a robust, business-aligned database architecture.
- Engage with engineering teams on performance testing and reliable test creations using synthetic datasets.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics to preemptively tackle issues.
- Ensure database health, availability, performance, and data integrity.
- Implement stringent security measures involving access controls, encryption, and auditing.
- Conduct debugging, root cause analysis, and defect resolution.
- Devise and execute comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Juggle tasks, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.
- Provide deep technical insights on database technologies, data modeling, and best practices.
- Communicate proactively with stakeholders.

### Skills and Experience We Seek

We’re in search of a seasoned Senior Database Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience mastering database management systems, SQL, and data modeling principles. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing robust database systems.

**Must-have Skills:**
- Proficiency in reading and writing code, particularly within the Python/Django framework.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving prowess.
- Proven problem-solving capabilities with databases.
- Knowledge of performance tuning techniques.
- Experience with text indexing strategies.
- Familiarity with search engine technologies like Elasticsearch.
- Ability to work autonomously, with excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in CI/CD blue/green deployments using Docker, Jenkins, and Terraform.

**Desirable Skills:**
- Competence in managing AWS RDS PostgreSQL clusters.
- Experience with AWS services like IAM, EC2, S3, and CLI.
- Deep understanding of Django ORM.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with data lakes, data-driven insights, quality, and governance.
- Background in ETL/ELT development and data warehousing.
- Experience with PowerBI or similar reporting tools.
- Strong version control skills, especially with Git.
- Full stack development experience.

### Ideal Candidate Attributes

- Technical mindset with analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Team player thriving in dynamic environments, adjusting priorities easily.
- User-experience focus.
- Ability to work autonomously with given instructions.
- Open to constructive feedback and eager to learn from mistakes.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Naturally curious, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Thrives in a smaller, more intimate work setting.
- High ethical standards and integrity.

Ready to be a part of a growing, innovative team where your contributions truly matter? Apply today!

This position is only open to US-based engineers, working any US timezone. As this is a customer requirement, we unfortunately cannot make any exceptions and will not process applications from people not able to work in the US.

We thank all applicants, but only those we shortlist will be contacted.
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