Database Engineer - Remote Work

Jamefy; Manaus; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacations

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a skilled Database Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance database systems. This fully remote role offers opportunities to work on large-scale distributed applications and collaborate with a global Top 1% technical team.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with databases, strong SQL optimization skills, and deep knowledge of database architectures, memory management, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database structures for high performance.
• Analyze and improve database internals and query engines.
• Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with application and backend teams to design data models aligned with system requirements.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools to enhance system performance.
• Mentor and guide team members on best practices in database design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database structures for high performance.
• Analyze and improve database internals and query engines.
• Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Skills

SQL optimization

Query engine tuning

Software architecture design

Memory management

Performance optimization

Cloud environments

CI/CD pipelines

English proficiency

Job description

At BairesDev we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting\-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Database Engineer at BairesDev

We are seeking a skilled Database Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance database systems. You will work on query engines, database internals, and performance tuning for large-scale and distributed applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in SQL, database architecture, and system performance, ensuring that our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and efficient.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database structures for high performance.
• Analyze and improve database internals and query engines.
• Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with application and backend teams to design data models aligned with system requirements.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools to enhance system performance.
• Mentor and guide team members on best practices in database design and optimization.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience with databases, SQL optimization, and query engine tuning.
• Strong background in software architecture design.
• Strong understanding of system security.
• In-depth knowledge of memory management and performance optimization.
• Experience in designing and integrating distributed and scalable solutions, particularly in cloud environments.
• Skilled in relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to choose between different architectures/technologies, understanding the pros and cons of each.
• Expert in managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced level of English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!