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Twisto

Senior Database Engineer & Architect (SQL)

Twisto, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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As a Senior Database Engineer & Architect (SQL), you will play a key role in

designing, optimizing, and scaling

our database infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with engineers, data analysts, and product teams to improve the current database architecture and build new high-performance, scalable, and secure databases tailored to our business needs. Design, develop, and optimize highly scalable database architectures with a focus on

PostgreSQL .

Lead the

migration, optimization, and restructuring

of existing databases to ensure efficiency and scalability.

Implement and enforce database best practices, including indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and normalization.

Define and execute

high-availability and disaster recovery

strategies.

Develop and maintain

ETL pipelines

and data processing workflows.

Work closely with engineering teams to ensure efficient database schema design and support the development of new features.

Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards, implementing encryption, access control, and auditing policies.

Optimize stored procedures, triggers, and functions for maximum efficiency.

Technology Stack:

Database:

PostgreSQL (Primary), AWS RDS, SQL.

Big Data & ETL:

Apache Kafka, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake (nice to have).

Performance Optimization:

Indexing, Partitioning, Query Optimization, Caching.

Security:

Data Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Auditing.

Tools & DevOps:

Liquibase, Flyway, Terraform, Kubernetes (for DB management).

Scripting & Programming:

SQL, PL/pgSQL, Python, Bash.

Methodologies:

Agile, Scrum.

What Twisto can offer:

A place to grow and do meaningful work

- We support you in developing your skills, taking ownership of your projects, and sharing ideas that improve the way we work.

Friendly and open culture

- No dress codes, no bureaucracy. Were a close-knit, collaborative team that values transparency and agility.

Work where it suits you

- Whether you prefer the office, remote work, or something in between, were flexible.

Time for work, time for life

- Our 37.5-hour workweek helps you keep a healthy balance and energy for what matters outside of work.

Benefits youll actually use

- MultiSport card, fresh fruit in the office, regular team events, and at least 5 weeks of vacation per year , etc.

Be part of something exciting

- Twisto is growing in Europe, and your work will directly contribute to that journey .

5+ years of experience

as a

Database Developer or Database Architect , focusing on PostgreSQL.

Proven expertise in designing, optimizing, and managing

large-scale, high-performance databases .

Strong knowledge of

AWS database services

(RDS, Aurora, EC2-based PostgreSQL instances) and

on-premise PostgreSQL

deployments.

Experience implementing HA (High Availability) & replication strategies (e.g., Patroni, PgBouncer, Streaming Replication).

Deep understanding of query optimization, partitioning, indexing, caching, and concurrency control.

Proficiency in backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.

Hands-on experience with

CI/CD pipelines

and

Infrastructure as Code

tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.

Experience in

database security ,

ETL pipelines and data warehousing .

Proficiency in

SQL, PL/pgSQL , and scripting languages like

Python

or

Bash

for automation.

Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).

Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

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