Position: Database Engineer
Company: Storypoint
Experience required: 3y
Category: SQL
English level: intermediate
Published: 2021-08-01T00:00:00+03:00

You will:

Be responsible for DB uptime record, managing DB replicas, monitoring and upgrading databases with minimal downtime.
Fine-tuning PostgreSQL to adapt it to our load pattern.
Inspect data and cover it with alerts to guarantee data consistency.
Find performance bottlenecks and optimize heavy SQL queries
Work closely with product and marketing teams on DB schema design evolution to ensure it provides efficiency when working with data.
As we work in small teams you will be able to influence system design and contribute a lot to the company's growth. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides support and mentorship needed to learn and grow.

We release our product 50-60 times per day by leveraging modern technologies like Kubernetes (Skaffold + Helm), Docker, and great CI/CD processes. We have diverse technical challenges that will allow you to develop your skills across the stack.

What we are looking for:
Good understanding of SQL databases with a strong curiousness to dive into PostgreSQL.
Passion about working with data & databases.
Driven to understand the business use of the data objects, not just the implementation.
A strong interest in system and infrastructure engineering and a passion for staying on top of emerging data storage technologies.
Have a proactive and “get-things-done” attitude.
Strong SQL skills.
Expertise in problem-solving and analyzing high-loaded systems.
Business-oriented & data-driven person.
Nice to haves:
Experience with DataDog, k8s, Docker, Helm.
Redshift, Postgresql, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ.
Experience in Web Development.
What we offer:
An opportunity for personal and professional growth, supported by high functioning teams, stellar investors, and the exciting challenges that come with joining a company at the start of its growth trajectory
An environment free of bureaucracy and corporate constraints; a culture where your opinion is highly valued and appreciated
An open, collaborative, dynamic, and international culture
A monthly allowance for self-development on Preply.com
A competitive financial package, with generous leave allowance and health insurance
An opportunity to work remotely.