Staff Database Engineer: Data Platform Architect

BetterCloud; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BetterCloud is seeking a Staff Engineer, Database in Buffalo, NY to lead the evolution of the data platform supporting our SaaS product. The role involves designing, optimizing, and modernizing data systems with a focus on SQL Server and data workflows.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical leadership, database design, performance tuning, and a strong understanding of scalable systems. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with deep Microsoft SQL Server expertise.
• Strong proficiency in database internals, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing, implementing, or modernizing ETL/ELT workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical decision-making for core data platform components.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical expertise.
• Drive performance optimization efforts across operational and batch-oriented workloads.

Skills

Technical leadership

SQL Server expertise

Performance optimization

Database design

Scalability

Data modeling

Python

C/C++

C#

MongoDB

Education

BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

SQL Server

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

BetterCloud is seeking a Staff Engineer, Database in Buffalo, NY to lead the evolution of the data platform supporting our SaaS product. The role involves designing, optimizing, and modernizing data systems with a focus on SQL Server and data workflows.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical leadership, database design, performance tuning, and a strong understanding of scalable systems. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to innovative data solutions.