Senior Database Engineer

Ruby Labs(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$112,936 - $152,723 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Database Engineer at Ruby Labs is responsible for designing, operating, and optimizing high-volume databases, specifically using AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL) within a production environment. The role involves managing large datasets, resolving complex performance issues, implementing advanced indexing and partitioning strategies, and ensuring data integrity in financial workflows. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with backend and product teams to support both transactional and analytical use cases, while proactively preventing performance regressions as data volumes grow.

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Required Skills

Database Management
AWS Aurora
PostgreSQL
Query Optimization
Schema Design
Performance Analysis
Lock Contention Resolution
Indexing Strategies
Data Integrity
Analytics Pipelines

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Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production
Experience managing large databases (hundreds of millions of rows or more)
Experience working with AWS-based infrastructure, ideally AWS Aurora
AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Database Specialty)

About Ruby Labs

rubylabs.com

Ruby Labs is a forward-thinking company that specializes in developing innovative consumer products aimed at transforming sectors such as health, education, and entertainment. With a commitment to enhancing lives, Ruby Labs leverages cutting-edge technology to create solutions that are not only functional but also impactful. The company focuses on crafting products that push the boundaries of traditional markets, creating value for consumers and making a positive difference in their everyday lives.