Manager, Database Engineering

Litera•Denver, CO

19h•$125,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As a Manager, Database Engineering at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession. Key Responsibilities: Database Strategy and Planning Develop and execute a comprehensive database strategy to align with organizational goals and objectives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand database requirements and formulate effective solutions. Identify opportunities for database optimization, consolidation, and modernization. Team Leadership and Management Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the database engineering team to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. Define team goals, monitor progress, and ensure the timely delivery of projects. Mentor team members to promote professional growth and skill development. Database Design and Development Oversee organizational database design, implementation, and maintenance by ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards. Take the lead in evaluating and selecting new database technologies and tools. Collaborate with development teams to integrate database best practices effectively with applications. Performance Optimization and Monitoring Monitor databases and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Develop and implement strategies to improve database performance and optimize cost. Work toward greater availability and reliability across organizational databases. Data Security and Compliance Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard organizational sensitive data. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards concerning data protection. Participate in regular audits and vulnerability assessments. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of database engineering projects. Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

6+ years of experience with a four-year degree in computer science or related IT field, 8+ years without a degree.
An aptitude for database architecture, design, development, and tuning.
Expertise in high-availability database management.
Experienced in relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB).
Proven experience leading teams of database professionals.
Experience with cloud-database solutions (AWS, Azure).
Solid background in data security, privacy, and compliance practices.
Top-notch problem-solving and the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
Effective communicator, able to collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Database Strategy and Planning Develop and execute a comprehensive database strategy to align with organizational goals and objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand database requirements and formulate effective solutions.
Identify opportunities for database optimization, consolidation, and modernization.
Team Leadership and Management Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to the database engineering team to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Define team goals, monitor progress, and ensure the timely delivery of projects.
Mentor team members to promote professional growth and skill development.
Database Design and Development Oversee organizational database design, implementation, and maintenance by ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Take the lead in evaluating and selecting new database technologies and tools.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate database best practices effectively with applications.
Performance Optimization and Monitoring Monitor databases and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
Develop and implement strategies to improve database performance and optimize cost.
Work toward greater availability and reliability across organizational databases.
Data Security and Compliance Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard organizational sensitive data.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards concerning data protection.
Participate in regular audits and vulnerability assessments.
Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration of database engineering projects.
Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Benefits

The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

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