Bazaarvoice - Staff Database Engineer
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Requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate expert-level (“can teach a class”) knowledge in all the following: • Performance tuning and optimization • Transactional ( PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora etc.,) Analytical(Redshift, Iceberg etc.,) • Query optimizers, execution plans, indexing, statistics, and transaction isolation • Designing and supporting database-backed APIs • Building automation and tooling to support database performance and reliability • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform • Leveraging AI to automatically identify bottlenecks • Cloud platforms: AWS, including managed database services • Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning in distributed systems • CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation • Capacity planning, workload modeling, and cost optimization • A proven track record of improving database performance at scale • A keen eye to spot when something isn’t right and the diligence to not stop until its resolved • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to mentor engineers and influence architecture and design decisions • Comfortable operating as a technical authority across teams
Responsibilities
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex performance and scalability issues • Deeply analyze execution plans, indexing strategies, concurrency, locking, and resource utilization • Design and implement durable performance improvements across queries, schemas, and workloads • Build automation and tooling to detect, diagnose, and remediate database performance issues • Partner with application and platform teams to improve database access patterns and system design • Establish, document, and enforce database performance best practices • Clearly explain complex technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences • Lead the design and implementation of data storage and streaming solutions, data architecture, analytics frameworks, governance protocols, and data quality standards. • Serve as subject matter expert in database performance, CDC, ETL, scalability, and security • Develop and enforce enterprise standards, policies, and procedures • Partner with senior leadership to align data architecture with business strategy • Lead major modernization, migration, or transformation projects • Mentor other technical staff and lead knowledge-sharing efforts • Evaluate technology trends and make strategic recommendations • Expertise & Knowledge: • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 14 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience • Recognized expert in database design, architecture, and optimization • Demonstrated leadership in enterprise database strategy and execution • Experience with cloud-native and distributed database solutions • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Benefits
• Work with cutting-edge tech in an innovative, collaborative environment. • Competitive salary + good benefits (insurance, annual leave, bonuses, referral rewards, and more). • We’re Great Place to Work Certified (4 years in a row!). • Hybrid work model (3 days in office – Prestige Tech Pacific, Kadubeesanahalli). • #LI-Hybrid#LI-SR1 • Customer is key • We see our own success through our customers’ outcomes. • We approach every situation with a customer first mindset. • Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust • We believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA. • We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance. • Passionate Pursuit of Performance • Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity. • We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission. • Innovation over Imitation • We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo. • We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage. • Stronger Together • We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives. • We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams. • As a stronger company we build a stronger community. • Commitment to diversity and inclusion • Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers. • As part of our hiring process, a background check will be conducted. This will be done with your consent and will only include information relevant to the job. • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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