What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Platform Engineer position at Progress Software Corporation?
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives, because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Data Platform Engineer and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid role so splitting your time between your home office and our Raleigh NC office. Candidates must already reside in that area to be considered, as we can not office any relocation packages at this time.
In this role, you will be the senior expert responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of ShareFile core databases. You'll own and operate our MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas and Microsoft SQL Server environments, while also guiding the use of complementary technologies like Redis, DynamoDB, and Elasticsearch. You'll keep our databases healthy and secure, troubleshoot complex production issues, and partner with engineering teams to design resilient data solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Act as the primary owner for MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas and Microsoft SQL Server environments
- Administer databases: security, user management, configuration, backup and recovery
- Monitor database health, performance, and capacity, and take proactive action when needed
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including participation in an on-call rotation
- Perform regular maintenance: patching, upgrades, index and statistics maintenance
- Optimize queries, indexes, and schemas to improve performance and reduce cost
- Support development teams with data modeling, query design, and performance best practices
- Contribute automation scripts and tooling for provisioning, monitoring, and routine operations
- Document standards, procedures, and runbooks for database operations
Your background:
- 5 years of professional database experience, including 3 as a primary DBA/Database Engineer
- Strong expertise in MongoDB / MongoDB Atlas in production (design, operations, performance tuning)
- Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (installation, configuration, HA/DR, performance tuning)
- Excellent SQL skills and experience with T-SQL and PL/SQL or similar procedural extensions
- Proven experience running, maintaining, and monitoring mission-critical production databases
- Strong troubleshooting skills across database, OS, and application layers
- Experience working with both Linux/Unix and Windows environments
- Clear written and verbal communication and a customer-focused mindset
Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:
- Hands-on experience with Redis, DynamoDB, MySQL and Elasticsearch
- Programming or scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash, C#, Go, Java, or Node.js
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform)
- Experience supporting agile development teams and CI/CD for database changes
Base Salary Range: $136,000 - $168,000
This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.
This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat.
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
- Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
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