Senior Database Engineer

Who We Are...

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. And we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50 individual tolling authorities.

Culture

Verra Mobility Corporation is a rapidly-growing, entrepreneurial company that operates with a people-first philosophy and approach. The company lives by its core values—Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together, and Own It—in everything it does for its customers and team members. The company seeks to grow aggressively, both organically and through acquisition, to continue to be the undisputed market leader with these five core competencies: bias for action, customer focus, teamwork, drive for results, and commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer

to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This position requires a deep understanding of database architecture, cloud computing, and data management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable database solutions.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases for performance and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based database solutions, primarily on AWS.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Ensure database security, backup, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate database technology within our infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and guidance on database design and architecture.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in database technology.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Database Engineer or a similar role.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL Server.
• Proven experience with AWS cloud services related to database management.
• In-depth understanding of SQL and database programming.
• Experience with database design, tuning, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with data security, backup, and recovery methods.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be located in Phoenix, AZ and be willing to commute into our Mesa, AZ office 3 days a week.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or AWS.
• Experience with other database technologies and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
  
  

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future and is only considering local Arizona talent.

Verra Mobility Values

An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:

• Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
• Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
• Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion, and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness, care for others, instill trust, and communicate effectively.
• Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.
  
  

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Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.