Senior Database EngineerFull-time

Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with matching

Bonus pay

Employee discount

Job summary

Mathnasium HQ in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to maintain and optimize our data infrastructure, support our franchise network, and scale our data platforms as the company grows. This full-time role combines technical challenge with meaningful impact in a mission-driven educational organization.

You will design and manage SQL Server and cloud databases, drive performance tuning, implement data governance, and collaborate with Engineering and FP&A.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration and optimization.
Proficiency with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL).
Experience with data warehousing tools and CI/CD in Agile environments.
Strong problem-solving and clear communication in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain high-performance SQL Server and cloud database systems.
Optimize query performance, capacity planning, and scalability.
Provide production support for urgent database issues and root cause analysis.
Monitor health, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure reliability.
Develop data governance, security policies, and compliance standards.
Lead data integration, migration, and ETL pipeline development.
Architect enterprise data warehouse and data lake solutions.
Collaborate with Engineering, FP&A, and cross-functional teams.
Ensure backup, disaster recovery planning, and reliability.
Evaluate and adopt new database technologies and cloud solutions.
Collaborate on DB changes, releases, version control, and CI/CD.

Skills

MS SQL Server administration

T-SQL scripting

Database architecture

Performance tuning

Cloud databases

CI/CD

Agile

Problem solving

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS RDS

Aurora PostgreSQL

Amazon Redshift

DynamoDB

Job description

Mathnasium Careers
Mathnasium HQ - Los Angeles, CA
Senior Database Engineer

Full-time

Bachelor's degree

$120,000.00 - 130,000.00 per year

Mathnasium Headquarters: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Senior Database Engineer

Are you seeking a dynamic work environment where your expertise in database engineering truly makes a difference? Do you thrive in a role that balances technical challenge with meaningful impact? If you answered yes, this exciting opportunity at Mathnasium is perfect for you!

Join Mathnasium, a fun and loving organization dedicated to helping children master math and succeed in life. As a highly skilled Senior Database Engineer, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our data infrastructure, supporting our franchise network, and contributing to the growth of a global educational leader. We are looking for an experienced, solutions-oriented professional who can proactively optimize database performance, respond quickly to production issues, and help evolve our data infrastructure as Mathnasium continues to grow.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to develop your skills in cutting-edge database technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain high-performance SQL Server and cloud database systems.
Optimize query performance, conduct capacity planning, and ensure scalability to support business growth.
Provide hands-on production support by responding promptly to urgent database issues, troubleshooting incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and business disruption.
Diagnose and resolve database performance bottlenecks, monitor system health, and proactively address issues affecting database speed, stability, and reliability.
Develop and enforce data governance, security policies, and compliance standards.
Lead data integration, migration, and ETL pipeline development for seamless data flow.
Architect and support enterprise data warehouse and data lake solutions for actionable insights.
Collaborate with Engineering, FP&A, and cross-functional teams to align data solutions with business goals.
Ensure database reliability through proactive monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
Evaluate and implement innovative database technologies and cloud solutions.
Collaborate with development teams on database changes, release processes, version control, and CI/CD practices to support reliable deployments.

Required Skills And Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and optimization.
Strong expertise in T-SQL scripting, database architecture, and performance tuning.
Proficiency with cloud database platforms like AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, data warehousing tools such as Amazon Redshift, and DynamoDB.
Experience troubleshooting production database issues, responding to time-sensitive incidents, and resolving complex performance and reliability problems.
Experience with database monitoring, backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability solutions.
Experience with CI/CD tools, version control, and Agile development environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.

Why Join Mathnasium?

Flexible hybrid work schedule: In-person collaboration Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; remote on Tuesday and Friday.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off and 401(k) with matching to support your financial future.
Employee referral program and exclusive employee discounts.
Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization changing children’s lives worldwide.

Work Location & Schedule

This position is based at Mathnasium's corporate headquarters in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Candidates must be able to commute to headquarters on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for in-person collaboration. Tuesdays and Fridays are designated work-from-home days.

Location: Mathnasium HQ - Los Angeles, CA 5120 Goldleaf Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90056, USA

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