Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)
Tucows
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Posted:
August 24, 2023
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Remote
About the position
Tucows Domains is seeking a PostgreSQL expert to join their team of database developers/engineers. This is a greenfield project where the candidate will be involved in building a new system to replace existing domain management systems. The system will handle a large number of users and transactions, managing 25 million domains. The ideal candidate should have expertise in PostgreSQL, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and experience in database modeling. This is a remote-first position with a base salary range of $103,860 - $115,400.
Responsibilities
- Data modelling and database design based on user and system requirements
- Working alongside developers to solve database related problems
- Performance profiling
- Troubleshooting
- Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL including server-side programming
- Strong skills in database modelling of business objects taking advantage of PostgreSQL's type system
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in an agile environment
- CI/CD related to databases is a plus
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of domains and DNS is a plus
- 5+ years of professional experience in database engineering
- 3+ years of professional experience with PostgreSQL
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL including server-side programming
- Strong skills in database modelling of business objects taking advantage of PostgreSQL's type system
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in an agile environment
- CI/CD related to databases is a plus
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of domains and DNS is a plus
- 5+ years of professional experience in database engineering
- 3+ years of professional experience with PostgreSQL
Benefits
- Fair compensation
- Generous benefits
- Protection of the open Internet
- Narrowing the digital divide
- Support for fairness and equality
- Commitment to inclusion across various factors
- Celebration of multiple approaches and diverse points of view
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Culture and employee benefits available on the company's website