Senior Data Engineer I (Postgres DBA)
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
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Requirements
- 5+ years’ hands-on database administration experience, with a minimum of 3 years in PostgreSQL
- Python scripting experience or Unix shell scripting experience
- Excellent understanding of PostgreSQL database concepts and structures
- Familiarity with running PostgreSQL databases on modern cloud platforms
- Knowledge of clustering architectures
- Exposure to AWS RDS/AWS and Aurora (preferred)
- Familiarity with data pipelines and tooling like Kafka
- Exceptional writer and spoken communicator
- Highly organized and autonomous
- Comfortable and energized operating in a fast-moving organization
- Passionate about the product and working with enterprise-sized businesses
Responsibilities
- Work with application engineers and architects to shape ongoing data management strategy across relational and non-relational storage platforms
- Perform database maintenance, including upgrades, patching, security, troubleshooting, issue resolution, backup procedures, and performance tuning
- Consult with software engineers and advise on optimizing query performance
- Plan and perform database upgrades
- Work closely with the application team to understand planned changes, perform impact analysis, and provide feedback
- Configure, administer, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments
- Collaborate with Software Engineering leaders to architect the platform for scale and review teams’ designs for DB scalability and resilience
- Provide support and direction to developers and other support personnel
- Deliver optics to the broader team for monitoring DB health and team impact on the DB
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this Staff DBA Engineer role?
This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) in the San Francisco HQ.
What salary information is provided for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key skills required for this Staff DBA Engineer role?
Strong PostgreSQL DBA foundations are essential, along with familiarity with data pipelines and tooling like Kafka, and experience scaling data platforms across RDBMS and NoSQL storage.
What does the team environment look like at Envoy for this role?
You will work with application engineers and architects to shape data management strategy, collaborate with software engineering leaders on platform architecture, and provide support and direction to developers and other personnel.
What makes a strong candidate for this Staff DBA Engineer position?
Successful candidates have strong PostgreSQL DBA foundations, familiarity with data pipelines like Kafka, and experience scaling data platforms while working alongside software engineers.
Envoy
Workplace technology for visitor and space management
About Envoy
Envoy provides a platform that improves safety, flexibility, and guest experiences in office settings. Its main services include visitor management, which simplifies the check-in process for guests, and workplace management, which helps organizations use their space more effectively while adhering to safety standards. The platform allows for visitor pre-registration, health questionnaires, desk booking, and offers real-time analytics to enhance the workplace experience. Envoy operates on a subscription model with tiered pricing to meet the needs of various clients, including corporate offices and co-working spaces. What sets Envoy apart from competitors is its focus on user-friendly design and comprehensive functionality, addressing the increasing demand for secure and adaptable workplace solutions. The company's goal is to create a seamless and secure environment for businesses, especially in light of changing work patterns and heightened health concerns.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$194.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees
