Senior Database Engineer

Ruby Labs(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$109,666 - $148,479 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Database Engineer at Ruby Labs is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining the data infrastructure in a high-volume payments environment, specifically using AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL). The role involves managing large datasets, improving query performance, and implementing effective indexing and partitioning strategies while collaborating with backend engineers and product teams to support both transactional and analytical data use cases. Additionally, the engineer ensures data integrity and readiness for long-term growth by monitoring database health and resolving performance issues.

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Required Skills

AWS Aurora
PostgreSQL
Database Design
Schema Evolution
Table Partitioning
Indexing Strategies
Query Optimization
Performance Analysis
Data Integrity
Health Metrics

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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.