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# Database Engineer

- **Company:** ecoATM Gazelle
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $184,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Cassandra
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/senior-database-engineer-aws-snowflake-postgres/9420598

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., DBA, AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus.
 * Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Database Engineer or similar role, with a strong track record of designing, implementing, and managing large-scale databases.
 * Technical Skills:
 + Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
 + Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is highly desirable.
 + Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift) is a plus.
 + Familiarity with database automation and DevOps practices.

## Description

The Engineering team supports departments across ecoATM Gazelle, including Sales, Operations, Marketing, Processing and Regulatory Affairs in the core competencies of analyzing newly developed features and their impact on yield management, forecasting, pricing, anomaly detection and optimization. The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database systems that are critical to our business operations. This role demands a deep understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and performance tuning, combined with the ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members., * Database Design and Architecture: Develop and implement scalable database designs that meet business needs. Create and maintain detailed database documentation and architecture diagrams.

 * Performance Tuning: Optimize and tune databases for performance, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting performance issues.
 * Data Integrity and Security: Ensure data integrity and security by implementing best practices for backup, recovery, and access control. Monitor and address security vulnerabilities.
 * Collaboration: Work closely with developers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that align with project goals.
 * Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior database engineers and other team members. Share knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
 * Innovation: Stay current with emerging database technologies and trends. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve database performance and scalability.
 * Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex database issues. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and ensure minimal downtime.


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