Database Engineer

ProviderTrust•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Database Engineer to join our growing healthcare SaaS organization in Nashville, TN. As a member of the Platform engineering team, the successful candidate will work on emerging technologies to enhance ProviderTrust's existing products and to develop innovative products and solutions. At ProviderTrust, we recognize that experience is built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume or your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more. We champion building a team that embodies empathy, equity, respect, and inclusivity while actively supporting our community, clients, partners, and friends. We value differences of opinion and embrace unique perspectives. We desire an environment that allows all team members to bring their whole selves to work unashamedly. We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time. ProviderTrust is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant work experience
Ability to optimize database performance
Experience with AWS RDS, Aurora and PostgreSQL
Skills in implementing read replica databases
Experience with blue/green deployments for database changes and upgrades
Experience with backup and recovery strategies using AWS Backup
Experience with logging and monitoring systems (Splunk, AWS CloudWatch)
Experience with Terraform creating databases and configuration.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (experience with GitHub Actions preferred)
Review access management (e.g. role based permissions)
Ability to assess security aspects of database (i.e. auditing, access)
Strong written/verbal communication skills
The ability to work efficiently and lead yourself in a fluid environment
Strong interest in new technologies
Demonstrate a strong passion for success as well as strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Optimize Database Performance: Proactively identify and implement performance enhancements, driving continuous improvement without the need for direct assignments.
Issue Ownership: Take full responsibility for database-related challenges, ensuring prompt resolution and thorough documentation of solutions.
Database Infrastructure Development: Design and enhance database infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency that align with platform requirements.
Security Management: Monitor and enforce best practices for database security, conducting regular audits and proactively addressing vulnerabilities.
Collaboration for Performance: Partner with engineering teams to boost database query performance by providing actionable insights and recommendations.
SLA Compliance and Uptime: Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and maintain high database uptime, accurately fulfilling requests within established timelines.

Benefits

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office
16-week paid primary caregiver with a 2-week phase-back leave policy
4-week paid secondary caregiver leave policy
Competitive base salary and incentive package with 401k matching, HSA employer contribution, and company-paid life and disability insurance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits: PT pays 80% of your premiums. We also offer access to a range of free mental health and well-being resources.
Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule
Internal professional growth, development, and mobility
Daily all-company morning huddles to sync up across the business
In-office experience: fully stocked kitchen, ergonomic desk setup, dog-friendly, and many celebrations!
Remote experience: home office set-up with technology provided, remote-friendly meetings and celebrations, and interest-specific Slack channels for connecting across teams
Fitness stipend, wellness program, and cell phone reimbursement
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