Senior Database Engineer

Description

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the global retail supply chain!

Position Summary:

The Sr. Database Engineer is an integral part of the Technology Operations team and overall service delivery of production and development systems. The Sr. Database Engineer is responsible for administering databases along all aspects of the service lifecycle. This position requires a diligent pursuit to develop, scale, improve, and support database services within the organization. Does this sound like you?

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing operations of relational and non-relational database services

Engage with Development teams and Operations peers to develop, scale and improve database systems and services

Administer systems as assigned to provide appropriate documentation, capacity management, monitoring, and recommendations for future state

Participate in a production support on-call rotation, completing incident and problem management tasks as assigned

Escalate support tasks to other teams or technology management when needed

Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures for database services

Develop reports and other applications necessary to support database service operations

Administer user and application access to database services

Create and support scripts for use in daily maintenance and troubleshooting tasks; demonstrate troubleshooting skills to provide resolution to incidents and problem management projects

Understand and follow procedures identified by SOX and other security standards

Meet or exceed performance, availability, and recoverability requirements for database services

Work collaboratively with team members to analyze current systems and recommend and implement changes to current systems

Location:

In this hybrid role, you will be required to work onsite from our Minneapolis office one day (Wednesday) per week.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with 4 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience interacting with databases and working knowledge of database structures and design

Experience supporting Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or other cloud computing services

Experience with Python or other programming language outside of shell scripting

Experience with software version control like git or SVN

Basic systems engineering skills on Linux with experience running databases on Linux

Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate (written and verbal) with persons at all levels of the organization

Ability to think strategically, as well as curiosity to develop additional technical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced systems engineering skills on Linux with experience running Oracle databases

Experience with Terraform

Experience with Ansible, Chef, or any other configuration and automation management framework

Ability to understand application architecture and its impact on database design

Experience and practical knowledge of agile development process

What We Offer:

At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.

The annual salary range for this role is: $100,200- $150,400. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the factors listed above and may fall anywhere within the range.

SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive package of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, 401(k), health and flexible spending accounts, stock purchase plan and more.

Commitment to our Employees:

At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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