Senior Database Engineer

MeridianLink -
Remote

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,593 - $195,400 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Authentication
Azure SQL Database
Data replication
Database compliance measures
High availability solutions design
Improving system uptime or availability
Database backup and recovery
Data retrieval time improvement
Data recovery
Database security hardening
Server backup and recovery
Database security management
Stored procedures
Database server management
Cloud security best practices implementation
Data access controls implementation
Contingency planning
Data backup
Failover clustering
Technical troubleshooting support
Access control management
Data encryption implementation
Managing cloud database deployments
RDS database
High availability
T-SQL
IT disaster recovery planning

Full Job Description

Location

US Remote

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

SaaS

Compensation

$114,593 – $195,400

MeridianLink runs a comprehensive background check, credit check, and drug test as part of our offer process.

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the salary range. The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law including geographical location.

Meridianlink offers:

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Flexible paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Remote work

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated, or superseded from time to time.

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Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise data infrastructure across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgresSQL and MongoDB ecosystems. In this role, you'll architect robust solutions, optimize complex database environments, and ensure high-performance, reliable data management across cloud and on-premises platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and optimize different database technology types in our multi-cloud and on-premises environments

Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views

Create, modify, and remove indices to improve query performance and eliminate redundant overhead across multiple database platforms

Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for cloud and on-premises environments

Conduct and document disaster recovery drills and failover testing to validate recovery procedures, RTO/RPO compliance, and team readiness

Monitor database performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies

Collaborate with developers and architects to design efficient data models and schemas

Implement security best practices, access controls, and encryption standards across all database platforms

Manage database migrations, upgrades, and version control

Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including replication, clustering, and connectivity problems

Required Skills & Experience

6+ years of professional database engineering experience

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later), including deep knowledge of:

T-SQL development (complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers)

Index strategies and execution plan optimization

MSSQL Always-On Availability Groups configuration, management, and failover procedures

MSSQL mirroring and log shipping for disaster recovery scenarios

Backup and restore strategies, including recovery models (Simple, Bulk-Logged, Full) and point-in-time recovery

Strong experience with PostgreSQL

Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Strong experience managing databases on AWS RDS and Aurora

Proficiency in backup/restore, recovery models, and disaster recovery planning

Knowledge of database security, encryption, authentication, and compliance standards

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Preferred Skills & Experience

Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Data Engineer)

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager)

Familiarity with ETL tools and data pipelines

Experience with database monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Redgate, Solarwinds)

Knowledge of high-availability architecture and replication

Familiarity of CI/CD, version control, and automated testing

Experience in an Agile/DevOps environment

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

AWS or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus

Compensation Range: $114,593 - $195,400

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