Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Kubernetes @ 3
Linux @ 3
SQL @ 5
GCP @ 3
Leadership @ 3
AWS @ 3
Communication @ 3
PostgreSQL @ 5
Planning @ 3
Performance Monitoring @ 3
Performance Optimization @ 3
Technical Leadership @ 3
Observability @ 3
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Database Engineer to join Collibra’s Product & Database Reliability Team. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of our database systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, and implementing best practices to enhance the efficiency of our database infrastructure.
This is a hybrid role based in our New York office. Our hybrid model requires working from the office at least two days each week.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize database performance through monitoring, tuning, and query optimization to ensure optimal response times and efficient resource utilization.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to brainstorm and assist with resolution of database-related issues.
- Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to anticipate future database requirements and ensure scalability; automate sizing and scalability processes.
- Diagnose and resolve complex database issues, including performance bottlenecks, scalability problems, and data inconsistencies.
- Analyze observability data to identify patterns, trends, and potential performance bottlenecks.
- Work closely with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to understand application requirements and provide guidance on database-related concerns.
- Implement automation for repetitive tasks and performance monitoring to streamline processes and enhance efficiency; develop and maintain automated solutions for continuous workload analysis at scale.
- Define and document best practices for database architecture, configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent related working experience (advanced degree preferred).
- Proven experience as a Database Performance Engineer or similar role with at least 3–5 years of hands-on experience.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL and proficiency in SQL.
- Basic knowledge of GraphDB, Kubernetes, and Linux is a plus.
- Professional experience with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS and GCP; preference for candidates with managed database experience.
- Knowledge of database architecture, replication, and optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning tools, automation, capacity planning, and observability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective troubleshooting of complex database issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work closely with developers and system administrators.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Because this role supports the US government, the candidate must be a US citizen who resides on US soil.
Measures of success
Within your first month:
- Familiarize yourself with the existing database infrastructure and its components.
- Engage with cross-functional teams and gain insights into ongoing projects and challenges.
- Initiate communication and collaboration with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders.
Within your third month:
- Contribute to performance optimization efforts, implementing monitoring, tuning, and query optimization strategies.
- Participate in capacity planning and forecasting exercises.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using automation tools to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
Within your sixth month:
- Contribute significantly to database configurations, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Collaborate on developing and maintaining automated solutions for workload analysis at scale.
Compensation
- Standard base salary range: $128,000 - $160,000 per year.
- Position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation. Salary offers are based on experience, skills, and location.
- Additional compensation components mentioned: equity ownership, bonus potential, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401(k) plans, and more.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits program including competitive compensation, health coverage, and time off.
- Equity ownership at every level, bonus potential, Flex Fund stipend, pension/401(k).
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and accommodations for applicants upon request.