Database Engineer I

Renaissance Learning North America

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Database Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize relational database systems that support business-critical applications. This role focuses on database development, performance tuning, data integrity, and availability while working closely with application development teams to ensure reliable and scalable data solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience in database design, development, and administration.
Strong proficiency with relational databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Solid experience in SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with database schema design, indexing strategies, and normalization.
Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies and database security best practices.
Experience using database management tools such as SSMS, pgAdmin, or DBeaver.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis.
Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, or PowerShell for automation.
Exposure to cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS) and high-availability configurations.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments and version control for schemas.
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) and performance metrics.
Knowledge of data governance, compliance frameworks, or large-scale data migration projects.
Prior experience or domain knowledge in education, EdTech, or similar regulated domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain database schemas, objects, and structures using SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers.
Monitor and tune database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Ensure data integrity, security, backup, recovery, and high availability of database systems.
Collaborate with application teams to support data access, integrations, and schema changes.
Develop and maintain database documentation and standards.
Implement database monitoring, preventive maintenance, and capacity planning activities.
Participate in agile development processes and support CI/CD-based database deployments.