Senior Database Engineer

Ruby Labs(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$109,596 - $148,408 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Database Engineer at Ruby Labs is responsible for owning and optimizing the AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL) database infrastructure in a high-load payments environment, ensuring reliability and scalability. The role includes designing schemas, implementing indexing strategies, optimizing queries, and managing data operations to support both transactional and analytical workloads. Collaboration with backend engineers and product teams is essential for maintaining data integrity and enhancing internal tools and analytics pipelines. The candidate must have extensive experience with PostgreSQL and managing large databases, alongside a proactive approach to resolving complex performance issues.

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Required Skills

PostgreSQL
AWS Aurora
Database Design
Performance Optimization
Query Tuning
Data Integrity
Schema Evolution
Lock Resolution
Indexing Strategies
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Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production
Experience managing large databases (hundreds of millions of rows or more)
Solid understanding of indexing strategies
Solid understanding of query planners and execution paths
Solid understanding of transactions, isolation levels, and locking
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.