Senior Database Engineer
MeridianLink, US Remote
About the job
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise data infrastructure across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgresSQL and MongoDB ecosystems. In this role, you'll architect robust solutions, optimize complex database environments, and ensure high-performance, reliable data management across cloud and on-premises platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and optimize different database technology types in our multi-cloud and on-premises environments
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views
- Create, modify, and remove indices to improve query performance and eliminate redundant overhead across multiple database platforms
- Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for cloud and on-premises environments
- Conduct and document disaster recovery drills and failover testing to validate recovery procedures, RTO/RPO compliance, and team readiness
- Monitor database performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies
- Collaborate with developers and architects to design efficient data models and schemas