Principal Database Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 04, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days
Job Summary
Seeking a highly experienced Principal Database Engineer, this full-time remote position will design, develop, and optimize large-scale SQL Server databases while modernizing critical data platforms and integrating AI capabilities into database engineering.
Key responsibilities
- Design and modernize SQL Server databases, optimizing performance and scalability
- Engineer solutions for high-volume databases and develop data pipelines across various platforms
- Lead complex database initiatives and mentor engineering teams on best practices
Required qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in database engineering or related technical disciplines
- Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, including performance tuning and query optimization
- Experience modernizing legacy database systems and working with large-scale data environments
- Strong programming skills in Python, C#, or similar languages
- Familiarity with AI coding assistants and modern data technologies like PostgreSQL and Snowflake
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