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. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of our database systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, and implementing best practices to enhance the overall efficiency of our database infrastructure.
This is a hybrid role based in Collibra's Raleigh office. The hybrid model requires working from the office at least two days each week.
Responsibilities
- Performance Optimization: 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.
- Right Sizing: Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to anticipate future database requirements and ensure scalability. Automate sizing and scalability processes.
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: 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.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to understand application requirements and provide guidance on database-related concerns.
- Automation: 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.
- Best Practices & Documentation: Define 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.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 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 the first month:
- Familiarize with existing database infrastructure and engage with cross-functional teams.
Within the third month:
- Contribute to performance optimization, capacity planning, and automation efforts.
Within the sixth month:
- Contribute heavily to database configurations, implement best practices, and help develop automated workload analysis solutions.
Compensation
- Base salary range: $104,000 - $130,000 per year.
- Position is not eligible for additional commission-based compensation.
- In addition to base salary: equity ownership opportunities, bonus potential, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, pension/401(k) plans, and more.
Benefits
Collibra offers a flexible benefits program including competitive compensation, health coverage, time off, and other offerings. Collibra is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants upon request.