Database Engineer We are CirrusLabs. Our vision is to become the world's most sought-after niche digital transformation company that helps customers realize value through innovation. Our mission is to co-create success with our customers, partners, and community. Our goal is to enable employees to dream, grow, and make things happen. We are committed to excellence. We are a dependable partner organization that delivers on commitments. We strive to maintain integrity with our employees and customers. Every action we take is driven by value. The core of who we are is through our well-knit teams and employees. You are the core of a values-driven organization. You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy working as a part of well-knit teams. You value the team over the individual. You welcome diversity at work and within the greater community. You aren't afraid to take risks. You appreciate a growth path with your leadership team that journeys how you can grow inside and outside of the organization. You thrive upon continuing education programs that your company sponsors to strengthen your skills and for you to become a thought leader ahead of the industry curve. You are excited about creating change because your skills can help the greater good of every customer, industry, and community. We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer specializing in PostgreSQL (80%) and MongoDB (20%) to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will be based in Latin America and must be comfortable working in US Eastern Time (EST). This role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining scalable database solutions while ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:- PostgreSQL Focus (80%)Design, develop, and optimize PostgreSQL databases for high availability and scalability.
- Write efficient queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers using SQL/PLpgSQL.Implement indexing strategies and query optimization techniques.
- Manage database replication, partitioning, and backup strategies.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance and reliability issues.
- MongoDB Focus (20%)Design and maintain MongoDB databases for NoSQL use cases.
- Optimize queries, indexing, and sharding strategies.
- Implement MongoDB replication and backup solutions.
- Ensure data consistency and smooth integration between PostgreSQL and MongoDB.General Responsibilities
- Collaborate with software engineers and DevOps teams to implement database best practices.
- Ensure database security, compliance, and high availability.
- Automate database tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or SQL.Participate in database architecture discussions and performance tuning.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer (not DBA).Strong expertise in PostgreSQL (query optimization, indexing, replication, performance tuning).Experience with MongoDB (NoSQL data modeling, sharding, indexing, and performance optimization).Proficiency in SQL, PL/pgSQL, and database optimization techniques. Experience with database security, backup, and disaster recovery planning. Familiarity with cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure PostgreSQL).Proficiency in Linux-based environments. Experience with database monitoring tools such as PgAdmin, pg_stat_statements, or Prometheus. Ability to work remotely and align with US Eastern Time (EST) work hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
Knowledge of Python or Bash scripting for automation.
Familiarity with containerized database deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).Previous experience in a remote, distributed team environment.
