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Principal Software Engineer – Java, SQL, NoSQL DBA
Location
United States
Posted
92 days ago
Salary
$150K - $214K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Software Engineer – Java, SQL, NoSQL DBA
GHX
• Work directly with application teams on data architecture for their applications and services • Design and review data architectures and models, aligning data ownership with team domain boundaries • Review application code and architecture with focus on data access patterns and performance • Evaluate and recommend data storage technologies (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, document stores, warehouses) • Optimize database performance: query tuning, indexing, execution plan analysis, resource management • Guide technology selection based on read/write patterns, data volumes, and access patterns • Define data access patterns: APIs, ORMs, event-driven architectures, replication strategies • Establish data replication and syndication strategies (CDC, event streaming, batch processing) • Guide data architecture for ML/LLM applications (vector databases, embeddings, RAG patterns) • Lead zero-downtime data migrations and infrastructure modernization • Hands-on troubleshooting and optimization of critical data systems • Establish data quality, monitoring, and observability standards • Lead knowledge sharing through workshops, documentation, and office hours
Job Requirements
- 10+ years building software applications with heavy focus on data systems
- Strong application development background (full-stack, backend, or data-intensive applications)
- Deep expertise in NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, DocumentDB) and relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Proven experience optimizing database performance at scale (query tuning, indexing, resource management)
- Strong data modeling and schema design skills
- Understanding of application architecture, API design, and software development practices
- Deep experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including cost optimization
- Experience with AI/LLM-assisted development tools and agentic software engineering practices
- Track record of establishing data standards across engineering organizations
- Excellent communication skills - able to influence and educate engineers at all levels.
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- accident and life insurance
- 401k matching
- paid-time off
- education reimbursement
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