Senior Database Engineer

Alpine Software Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality technology is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to design and optimize its database systems. The role emphasizes performance, scalability, and reliability, offering a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment in Denver. Ideal candidates bring 5-10 years of relevant experience and expertise in Microsoft SQL Server.

Benefits

Unlimited discretionary time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

401(k) plan with employer match

On-site gym available for free use

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Proactive and curious learner with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable database architectures and solutions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures and database functions.
• Manage SQL Server Availability Groups, backups, and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Database architecture and optimization

Transact-SQL (T-SQL)

SQL Server Availability Groups

Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

Performance tuning and monitoring tools

Education

5-10 years in a database engineering or similar role using Microsoft SQL Server

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redgate

CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Job description

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Description

Hi, we’re Actabl.

Are you excited about a career in SaaS that has a direct effect on the hospitality industry? We’re providing better solutions for hotel companies as the world around us evolves and changes related to using technology, finding labor, and maximizing profits. Our mission is to empower the people that power hospitality. We give hoteliers actionable insights to know what to do, the tools to do it, and the visibility to know it worked. We bring together powerful hospitality tech solutions to maximize profits for more than 10,000 properties in hospitality markets around the world.

Our Valued Behaviors

• Start with People: We are in the hospitality business and hospitality starts with people. This impacts both our being and our doing.
  • Being: We are responsible for building relationships, earning trust, and having fun. These things are fundamental to hospitality.
  • Doing: We will succeed if we start with great people working as one team. Empower others, speak the truth with care, and go together.
• Demand Integrity: Be trustworthy, be ethical, and be consistent whether someone is watching or not. Demand integrity of yourself and others to build the fabric of a high-integrity organization.
• Delight the Customer: We aim to delight our customers in the same way our customers aim to delight their guests. The question is not if completed a process or hit a metric, the question is whether or not the customer is delighted.
• Champion Innovation: We compete in the game of change and win through innovation. Think big and then think bigger when it comes to the innovation required to tackle the problems our customers face daily.
• Make it Happen: We show up prepared, care about the details, and follow through. Don't get distracted. Don't stop at blockers. Don't make excuses. Find a way and drive until it is done.

Your Role - Come Join Our Team!

In this role you will:

The Senior Database Engineer (DBE) is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and support of Actabl’s database systems, with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. This role goes beyond administration, incorporating engineering practices, data pipelines, and CI/CD for databases.

Typical Functions:

• Design and implement scalable database architectures and solutions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures and database functions.
• Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to build robust systems
• Analyze database performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Manage SQL Server Availability Groups, backups, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to database development standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in sprint planning.

Requirements

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• 5-10 years in a database engineering or similar role using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Database architecture and optimization
• Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
• SQL Server Availability Groups
• Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• CI/CD for database environments
• ETL and data integration tools
• Performance tuning and monitoring tool.
• Strong understanding of cloud database technologies is a plus (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS).

Tech Stack: Databases:

SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL,

Languages & Tools:

• SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL
• Redgate, Veeam, SSMS
• CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Key Competencies:

• Proactive and curious learner with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and quality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Collaborative and ethical team player focused on continuous improvement

We try to be specific about the experience we believe you’ll need to have in order to be successful in this position, however, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the outlined bullet points. If you are excited about innovating hospitality through technology and are a top-performing team player with a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you!

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position and will be part of our Denver office with an expectation of working three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in-office and two days (Monday & Friday) remote. Candidates located outside of the Denver Metro Area will be reviewed and considered if necessary.

We are a hybrid friendly workplace with office hubs located in Atlanta & Tampa in addition to our new HQ in Denver, and our remote based international employees support our hoteliers across the globe. No matter where you live and work, you’re a valued member of the Actabl team.

Compensation Package:

Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $140,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.

Benefits At-a-Glance:

All Actabl full-time team members and their dependents based in the United States are able to receive the following benefits starting on the first of the month following the first day of employment:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees & eligible spouse and/or dependents
• Employer-paid life & AD&D, short-term disability & long-term disability
• Discounted pet insurance plans through Wishbone
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available to employees & their dependents and/or spouse
• On-site gym available for free use at Denver office

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive base salary with bonus structure
• Healthcare spending accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 4%

Flexibility & Time Off

• Unlimited discretionary time off hours to be used when needed
• 10 observed US federal holidays throughout the year
• Winter recess for all Actabl employees between December 24th-January 2nd
• 12 weeks of parental leave for both birthing & non-birthing parents

If you’re excited about our mission in empowering hospitality through technology, apply to join the Actabl team today!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Actabl is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description

140,000 - 150,000