Remote Database Designer

Jobgether•Texas, TX

14h•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Database Designer. In this role, you will be pivotal in enhancing our SaaS platform's database infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable and efficient. You'll work closely with developers to create cohesive data models while addressing existing design flaws. Your contributions will help streamline our data processes and improve the overall performance and maintainability of our systems. This is a unique opportunity to impact database design and implementation in a role that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in database design, data modeling, or equivalent role.
Strong proficiency in SQL Server (schema design, indexing strategies, constraints, T-SQL queries).
Proven experience normalizing databases and consolidating schemas in production environments.
Familiarity with data modeling tools (ER/Studio, ERwin, SQL Server Data Tools, etc.).
Strong understanding of relational database theory and best practices for OLTP environments.
Ability to collaborate with developers to translate business requirements into efficient data structures.

Responsibilities

Analyze current database structures to identify and resolve design flaws, redundancies, and normalization issues.
Redesign and refactor schemas to align with best practices for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Consolidate multiple databases into logical schemas where appropriate.
Collaborate closely with developers to ensure application features align with the data model.
Define and enforce database design standards, naming conventions, and documentation practices.
Work with the DBA to ensure designs are operationally sound, secure, and maintainable.
Assist in ETL process design, reporting architecture, and data warehouse modeling.
Provide coverage for the DBA during planned absences, including monitoring, maintenance, and basic administrative tasks.
Document all schemas, relationships, and design decisions in a maintainable format.

Benefits

Fair and Competitive Salary
Flexible schedule in a hybrid or remote-work environment
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Identity Theft Protection
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
100% Company-paid Life Insurance with additional voluntary enrollment options
Employee Assistance Programs including counseling with up to 6 complimentary sessions
Monthly Wellness (Gym Membership) Stipend
Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Programs
401(k) Plan with a 100% vested company match
Career development and growth opportunities
Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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