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Sr. Database Engineer

HumCap, Inc.
Addison, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing the company’s data infrastructure. With the company transitioning from SQL to Snowflake, you will help lead this migration, ensuring scalable, high-performance data solutions. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to modernize database architectures, improve data workflows, and establish best practices for cloud-based data management.

Responsibilities :

  • Design and implement scalable database architectures, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Lead the migration from SQL Server to Snowflake, including schema design, data transformation, and optimization strategies.
  • Develop and maintain ETL / ELT pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
  • Optimize database performance, query tuning, and indexing strategies for large-scale datasets.
  • Implement and enforce data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Establish best practices for database development, QA, deployment, and source code management.
  • Ensure proper documentation of database structures, transformations, and business logic.
  • Collaborate closely with data engineering and analytics teams to support business needs.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in database performance, cost efficiency, and operational resilience.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud-based data management.

Qualifications :

  • 6 years of experience as a database engineer, data engineer, or related role.
  • Expertise in SQL Server and other relational databases, with strong proficiency in database design and optimization.
  • Experience leading or contributing to database migrations, preferably from SQL Server to Snowflake.
  • Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining ETL / ELT pipelines using tools like ADF, Airbyte, Informatica, or DBT.
  • Proficiency in SQL query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
  • Deep understanding of data modeling, schema design, and data warehousing concepts.
  • Experience working with cloud data platforms (preferably Snowflake) and modern ELT methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data challenges.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and mentor others.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
  • Preferred Experience :

  • Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data sharing, performance tuning, and workload management.
  • Experience in scripting and automation using Python, Shell, or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database management.
  • Experience in Healthcare or Financial data environments is a plus.
  • Salary : $180,000 - $200,000

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