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Database Engineer

Phaidon international
Chicago, United States Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2025 CLOSED ON 5/12/2025

Job Posting for Database Engineer at Phaidon international

Platform Engineering & Development Lead the design and development of a cohesive database platform that seamlessly integrates SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Iceberg, ClickHouse, and future data technologies. Utilize innovative tools like Trino and S3 to deliver scalable, high-efficiency storage solutions aligned with modern industry standards. Automation & Database Operations Drive the automation of database processes through advanced Python scripting to ensure reliability and speed. Build solutions that combine on-premises and cloud database environments to achieve optimal performance, scalability, and reliability. Champion the integration of new database features and improvements across the platform. Infrastructure & DevOps Integration Manage database deployments using Docker; experience with Kubernetes is highly valuable. Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, integrating tools such as OpenTelemetry and Loki into DevOps workflows. Employ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to create scalable and repeatable infrastructure patterns. High Availability & Disaster Recovery Design and implement robust HA and DR strategies to support critical database systems. Continuously enhance recovery protocols to maintain secure and resilient infrastructure. Maintenance & Support Oversee proactive monitoring and maintenance practices to minimize downtime and address potential issues early. Participate in an on-call rotation, typically one week every four, to ensure 24/7 system reliability. Team & Culture Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Collaborate closely with colleagues, demonstrating adaptability, clear communication, and a proactive mindset. Maintain a growth-oriented attitude, eager to explore and adopt cutting-edge database innovations. Who You Are Self-driven, collaborative, and highly organized, with strong communication skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Committed to ownership and delivery excellence across all project phases. Passionate about learning and working with the latest in database and infrastructure technologies. What You Bring 7 years of experience managing enterprise-scale database systems. Deep expertise in either SQL Server or PostgreSQL, with a willingness to broaden your skills. Proficient in Python for scripting and automation. Hands-on experience with Snowflake and familiarity with Apache Iceberg. Understanding of Trino and S3 for large-scale data processing. Experience with Apache Airflow and dbt for data orchestration and transformation. Skilled in Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus. Strong foundation in CI/CD and infrastructure automation using Terraform. Bonus Points For Experience with Kafka and real-time data streaming. Knowledge of ClickHouse and interest in exploring emerging database platforms. Background in data lakehouse architectures and innovative data strategies. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Loki. Experience using data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.

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