Talantix.io
Digital Media Solutions•01.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Software Engineer III - Database Engineering Remote

$175K/year
RemoteDatabase Technology
MySQL•PostgreSQL•DynamoDB•Kafka•AWS•ETL•Python•Bash•Terraform•DataDog•CloudWatch

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer III - Database Engineer Remote to take ownership of the reliability, performance, cost efficiency, and compliance of our production database systems. This role supports high-availability OLTP systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) and ensures safe integration with downstream ELT/ETL pipelines, Kafka streams, and replication architectures. You’ll work closely with backend, data, and infrastructure teams to protect hot-path systems while enabling scalable data movement.

What You'll Do

  • Operate and optimize production MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elastic, and DynamoDB.
  • Design and manage binlog and logical replication strategies.
  • Support safe ELT / ETL pipelines and CDC workflows.
  • Integrate transactional systems with Kafka streams.
  • Optimize performance (queries, indexing, locking, scaling).
  • Manage backups, failover, and disaster recovery (PITR).
  • Monitor and reduce infrastructure costs.
  • Enforce data integrity, security, and compliance standards.
  • Lead database-related incident response.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of database engineering experience.
  • Deep production experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with binlog or logical replication.
  • Experience integrating OLTP systems with Kafka.
  • Experience supporting ELT / ETL pipelines safely.
  • Strong understanding of ACID and isolation levels.
  • Experience debugging locking, replication lag, and indexing issues.
  • Familiarity with AWS-managed database services.
  • Ability to balance performance, cost, and compliance.

Nice To Have

  • CDC implementation experience.
  • Large-scale database migrations.
  • OLTP vs OLAP workload separation experience.
  • Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
  • Experience in high-volume transactional environments.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $175,000 annually.
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on innovation.
  • Support for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible working hours to maintain work-life balance.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Software Engineer III - Database Engineer remote role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with advanced database technologies in a collaborative environment.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in optimizing and managing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases with a focus on high-availability OLTP systems, demonstrating expertise in performance tuning and cost efficiency.

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Self-motivated and disciplined in a remote work environment, capable of independently managing tasks and projects while actively collaborating with distributed teams using tools like Slack and Jira.

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Strong background in AWS services, specifically in using Terraform for infrastructure as code, and experienced in building and maintaining ETL pipelines with a solid understanding of data integration concepts.

Learning Resources

→MySQL Performance Tuningguide
→PostgreSQL: Up and Runningbook
→AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 2023course

Career Path

Software Engineer III - Database Engineering Remote(Now)→Lead Database Engineer(1-2 years)→Database Architect or Engineering Manager(3-5 years)

Market Overview

MySQL Market Size 2024
$3.5B
Annual Growth
8.5%
AI Adoption in Database Management
40%
Investment in Database Technologies
+25%
Labour Demand for Database Engineers
+15%
Avg Salary for Database Engineers
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
MySQLPostgreSQLDynamoDB
Growing in Demand
NoSQL DatabasesData WarehousingMachine Learning
Declining
Oracle PL/SQLMicrosoft SQL Server

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of Cloud-Native Databases
As businesses move to cloud environments, cloud-native databases like Amazon RDS for MySQL are seeing a 30% increase in adoption, driven by scalability and cost efficiency.
Integration of AI and Machine Learning
AI tools for database management are expected to grow by 50% over the next two years, enhancing predictive analytics and automating routine tasks.
Shift Towards Multi-Model Databases
The demand for multi-model database solutions is rising, with a projected growth rate of 25% as organizations seek flexibility and efficiency in data handling.

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