PostgreSQL Database Engineer

SaaS organization providing end-to-end foodservice technology solutions for healthcare and aging services
Cambridge, ON, Canada
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
4+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For PostgreSQL Database Engineer

MealSuite, an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Engineer to join their Engineering Team. This role is crucial for designing and managing high-performance database solutions for their healthcare and aging services technology platform. With 190+ team members globally and offices in Cambridge, Dallas, and Ho Chi Minh City, they offer a progressive culture that values innovation and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of PostgreSQL expertise, focusing on database architecture, performance tuning, and scalability. You'll be responsible for optimizing queries, ensuring data security, implementing replication strategies, and maintaining system reliability. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring up to 2 days in the Cambridge office.

MealSuite stands out with its impressive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and equity participation. The company promotes an inclusive workplace with strong representation of women in leadership roles. They're growing sustainably, offering the excitement of a startup with the stability of an established company.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology while working with a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and work-life balance. The company's mission focuses on delivering satisfaction to the continuum of care through innovative foodservice management technology.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For PostgreSQL Database Engineer

  • Design and maintain scalable, high-performance PostgreSQL database solutions
  • Optimize queries and database structures for performance
  • Monitor database performance and troubleshoot slow queries
  • Ensure data integrity, security, backup, and recovery strategies
  • Implement and manage database replication and clustering
  • Work with engineering and DevOps teams for system integration
  • Maintain database documentation
  • Manage version upgrades, patching, and maintenance tasks

Requirements For PostgreSQL Database Engineer

PostgreSQL
  • 4+ years of experience as a Database Engineer with PostgreSQL focus
  • In-depth knowledge of relational database architecture, replication, and high-availability solutions
  • Strong skills in query optimization, index tuning, and performance tuning
  • Experience with PostgreSQL management tools and monitoring tools
  • Knowledge of database security best practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Valid passport and ability to travel between Canada and USA
  • Thrive in an agile environment

Benefits For PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Extended health, vision, dental coverage
  • Critical illness, life and disability insurance
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Teladoc medical experts access
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Equity program participation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance

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