Lead Database Engineer

PayScale, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in compensation data technology is seeking a Lead Database Engineer to improve performance and design resilient database systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team and collaborate on innovative solutions for database management, ensuring scalability and security of data infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits plan

401(k) retirement program with company match

Annual remote work stipend

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SQL Server administration.
• 3+ years in SQL Server 2019 and above.
• 5+ years with MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement database solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain data platform.
• Lead and mentor database engineers.

Skills

Database Performance Tuning

SQL

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

TheLead Database Engineerwill work directly with Software Architecture, development, and product teams to design and implement product and process solutions and improve application performance and
stability.

Role and Responsibilities:

•Collaborate with stakeholders from across the organization to set priorities and drive toward implementation
•Partner with our Architecture team in the design, build, and creation of our data platform
•Ensure database systems meet all requirements of performance, availability, scalability, quality and security to produce world class products
•Lead by example, delivering high-quality work products; champion quality standards, performance and scalability
•Research new technologies and stay ahead of industry
•Design and implement resilient and performant database processes and solutions
•Develop custom stored procedures, views, or user-defined functions
•Participate in database design and data access strategies
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams
•Debug and tune/optimize SQL code either directly or indirectly from application
•Support Tier2 development team with database requests as needed (including bug fixes, production data manipulation and feature testing)
•Coach, develop and mentor the database engineers in technical tools and techniques to maximize their individual contribution and professional growth to ensure they are successful
•Debug and tune/optimize SQL code either directly or indirectly from application
•On-call duty may be required, responding to critical DB alerts andescalate if needed

Requirements/Skills:

•Experience with designing and implementing large-scale database systems at enterprise and/or Internet scale
•Minimum of 10+ years of experience in administering and managing SQL Server.
•Minimum of 3+ years of experience in SQL Server 2019 and above.
•Minimum of 5+ years of experience in administering either MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
•Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On, Failover Clustering, and Log Shipping. • Familiarity with PowerShell & python scripting and automation frameworks.
•Ability to lead and influence others in a highly flexible and fast-moving environment
•Intrinsic self-starter and problem solver
•Good communication skills
•Desire to work in a fast paced, evolving, growing, and dynamic environment
•Experience with performance tuning and a broad knowledge base of indexing strategies, In-Memory OLTP technologies and best practice SQL standards
•Ability to collaborate with SQL developers and solve problems
•5+ years of developing and scaling MS SQL Server SaaS applications.
•Solid understanding and experience with NoSQL dbs
•Experience with administration and configuration of sharded, multi- tenant databases
•Experience with Database Encryption Strategies (Encryption per Client, PIP encryption)
•Experience with scaling databases on Cloud platforms (preferablyAzure)
•Familiarity with one or more industry standard source control solutions (Git preferred - experience with DACPAC a plus)
•Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds DPA or Datadog.
•Agile experience
•Bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, other relevant degrees, or comparable work experience

Pluses:

•Experience designing and building Distributed Database ecosystems
•Solid understanding of Spark, Cassandra, Snowflake SSIS and SSRS
•AWS/Azure/Azure SQL
•Elasticsearch
•Data visualization and analytic software tools such as Tableau

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is$158,400 - $237,600, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus of 12%. If you are hired atPayscale, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typicalin order toallow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

About Payscale

Payscale stands at the forefront of compensation data technology, pioneering an innovative approach that harnesses advanced AI and up-to-date and reliable market data to align employee and employer expectations. With its suite of solutions—Payfactors, Marketpay, and Paycycle—Payscale empowers 65% of Fortune 500 companies to make strategic compensation decisions. Organizations like Panasonic, ZoomInfo, Chipotle, AccentCare, University of Washington, American Airlines, and Rite Aid rely on its unique combination of actionable data and insights, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to drive business success. By partnering with Payscale, businesses can make confident compensation decisions that fuel growth for both their organization and their people.

Create confidence in your compensation. Payscale.

To learn more, visit www.payscale.com.

Location

Payscalehas anemployee centricremote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.

In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.

If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:

• High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.
• Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events.

Payscalehas employees across the US, Canada, and the UK, however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.

Benefits and Perks

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:

• Respect every individual, work as a team
• Be Customer first, customer centric
• Have a Bias towards action
• Commit to excellence (we give our best everyday)
• Make Datadriven decisions

An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Monthly company All Hands meetings
• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs
• Access to continued learning & development opportunities
• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth
• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups
• Company sponsored volunteer hours
• And more!

Our more standard benefits

• Flex Paid Time Off, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• 14 Paid Company Holidays, including 2 floating holidays (you choose!)
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% byPayscale
• Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
• Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contribution each pay period
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
• Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment

We know theconfidence gapandimposter syndromecan get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We embrace equal employmentopportunity.Payscaleis committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physicalor mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limitedto:recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.

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