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Senior Software Engineer, PostgreSQL Specialist
Location
Arizona + 1 moreAll locations: Arizona | Utah
Posted
102 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer, PostgreSQL Specialist
Applause
- Own the design, structure, and optimization of all PostgreSQL databases across the platform. - Implement indexing, partitioning, caching, and query optimization strategies to improve performance and reliability. - Work cross-functionally to architect and evolve data models that support new features while maintaining efficiency and data integrity. - Collaborate with the backend engineering team to ensure backend services integrate seamlessly with database systems. - Monitor and tune database performance using metrics and profiling tools. - Develop, test, and release backend code that meets Applause’s high engineering standards, delivering 90%+ on-time releases. - Establish and document conventions and best practices for working with data and backend services. - Lead backend initiatives from concept to release—providing technical direction, mentorship, and quality oversight.
Job Requirements
- 7–12 years of backend engineering experience.
- 5+ years of production experience with PostgreSQL (including advanced indexing, schema design, and performance tuning).
- Strong knowledge of scaling databases in a high-traffic SaaS environment.
- Proficiency with Node.js or a comparable backend environment.
- Experience with query optimization, replication, partitioning, and migrations.
- High personal standards for code quality, documentation, and maintainability.
- Thrives in a fully remote, fast-moving startup environment.
- Bonus: Experience with database observability tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, pganalyze, New Relic) or infrastructure-as-code tools for database management.
Benefits
- 100% remote w/ no office mandate | Unlimited PTO | 20 official company holidays | Health care | Life insurance | Stock options | Amazing colleagues | Energetic culture that is positive and celebrates together | Inspiring mission & software product | Ability to grow your career by being early in a fast-growing tech startup | Ability to ship a lot of new features and make a real impact
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