Database Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Full-Stack Database Developer to join our organization as the first in-house engineer. This is a rare opportunity to modernize and transform a critical platform that manages animal health, behavioral, and compliance data. Our current operations rely heavily on manual processes and parallel databases, including Microsoft Access, which has led to inefficiencies and duplication. We want to consolidate these systems into a unified SQL-based platform, automate routine data entry, and build the foundation for a commercial product that can serve external institutions.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the existing SQL database and associated systems, consolidating Microsoft Access functionality into the primary platform.
• Redesign and optimize database structures to eliminate redundancy, enforce data integrity, and support future scalability.
• Automate processes currently performed by clerical staff, including reporting, compliance documentation, and record transfers.
• Build backend logic and APIs to support integrations with external systems such as laboratory instruments, RFID readers, and analytics tools.
• Develop user-friendly frontend forms and dashboards that simplify workflows for staff and reduce data entry time.
• Create automated reporting and analytics functions that provide staff and clients with timely, accurate information.
• Implement robust security features, including role-based access control, audit logs, and compliance-ready data exports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand workflows and translate them into efficient software solutions.
• Establish documentation, coding standards, and best practices to ensure sustainability of the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of professional full-stack development experience with strong focus on relational database design and optimization.
• Proficiency with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and stored procedure development.
• Strong experience with at least one backend framework such as Node.js, Django, or Ruby on Rails.
• Proficiency with a modern frontend framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Demonstrated success in building automated workflows that replace manual processes.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of system security, authentication, and access control.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and capacity to work independently.

Compensation and Incentives

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, expected to be in the range $120,000-$150,000 with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. In addition, once the platform is successfully transformed into a marketable product, the developer will be eligible for a significant commercialization bonus based on revenue generated from external sales of the software. This bonus structure is designed to recognize the pivotal role this position plays in building a product that will extend beyond internal use and create long-term value for the organization.

Why This Role Matters

This position will directly change how we operate as a company. By replacing manual workflows with automation and consolidating fragmented systems into one platform, the developer will not only improve day-to-day efficiency but also lay the groundwork for a commercial offering. The individual hired will be building a system that can transform animal management practices across multiple industries while giving our own staff the tools they need to focus on higher-value work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote