Senior Database Engineer

Job Summary

As a key member of the elluminate product development team, the full-time remote Senior Database Engineer will manage and optimize SQL Server, Databricks, and document databases, ensuring performance, scalability, and security while collaborating with software engineers to develop efficient data architectures.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server, Databricks, and document databases for performance, availability, and security
• Collaborate with the Software Engineering team to design and implement database structures and queries that support application needs
• Conduct database migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning to ensure optimal system performance and reliability

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration, including performance tuning and backups
• Strong knowledge of database management principles, relational data models, and T-SQL
• Experience with database design, implementation, and optimization
• Familiarity with database security best practices, particularly in regulated environments like life sciences