Database Engineer (Remote)

About the role

BairesDev, a technology project company with more than 15 years of experience and a remote-first team of 4,000+ engineers, is looking for a Database Engineer. The role covers designing, optimizing and maintaining high-performance database systems, including query engines, database internals and performance tuning for large-scale and distributed applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes and database structures for high performance.
• Analyze and improve database internals and query engines.
• Monitor and tune database performance to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with application and backend teams to design data models aligned with system requirements.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery and high-availability strategies.
• Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools.
• Mentor team members on best practices in database design and optimization.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience with databases, SQL optimization and query engine tuning.
• Strong background in software architecture design and understanding of system security.
• In-depth knowledge of memory management and performance optimization.
• Experience designing and integrating distributed, scalable solutions, especially in cloud environments.
• Ability to choose between architectures and technologies, weighing their pros and cons.
• Advanced level of English.

Required skills

• Relational and non-relational databases
• SQL optimization and query engine tuning
• CI/CD pipeline management

What we offer

• 100% remote work from anywhere
• Compensation in USD or your local currency
• Hardware and software setup provided for working from home
• Flexible hours and paid parental leave, vacations and national holidays
• Mentorship, promotions and skill development opportunities