Senior Database Engineer

MeridianLink, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

US Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• We're seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to design, build, and scale enterprise data infrastructure across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgresSQL and MongoDB ecosystems.
• In this role, you'll architect robust solutions, optimize complex database environments, and ensure high-performance, reliable data management across cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Key responsibilities include designing, deploying, and optimizing different database technology types in our multi-cloud and on-premises environments.
• You'll write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and create, modify, and remove indices to improve query performance and eliminate redundant overhead across multiple database platforms.
• You'll develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for cloud and on-premises environments, conduct and document disaster recovery drills and failover testing to validate recovery procedures, RTO/RPO compliance, and team readiness.
• You'll monitor database performance, analyze metrics, and implement tuning strategies, collaborate with developers and architects to design efficient data models and schemas, and implement security best practices, access controls, and encryption standards across all database platforms.
• You'll manage database migrations, upgrades, and version control, troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including replication, clustering, and connectivity problems.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of professional database engineering experience
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or later), including deep knowledge of T-SQL development (complex queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers), index strategies and execution plan optimization, MSSQL Always-On Availability Groups configuration, management, and failover procedures, MSSQL mirroring and log shipping for disaster recovery scenarios, backup and restore strategies, including recovery models (Simple, Bulk-Logged, Full) and point-in-time recovery
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Strong experience managing databases on AWS RDS and Aurora
• Proficiency in backup/restore, recovery models, and disaster recovery planning
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, authentication, and compliance standards
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Skills & Technologies

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About MeridianLink, Inc.

MeridianLink provides cloud-based software for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders to manage loan origination, account opening, credit reporting, and deposit products. The platform automates underwriting workflows, integrates with credit bureaus and core banking systems, and offers analytics for risk management and regulatory compliance. Customers use the APIs and configurable modules to streamline consumer, small-business, and mortgage lending operations while ensuring data security and audit standards.

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