Senior Database Engineer
PayscaleUnited States
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Payscale is the original compensation innovator for organizations who want to scale their business with pay and transform their largest investment into their greatest advantage.
Job Description
The Senior Database Engineer will work directly with the database, software architecture, development, and product teams to design and implement product, process solutions, and improve application performance and stability. The role reports to our Manager, Database Engineering.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in administering MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
- Extensive knowledge of Pgpool-II for query load balancing, failover management, and connection routing between primary and standby nodes.
- Ability to collaborate with SQL developers and solve problems.
- Familiarity with one or more industry standard source control solutions (Git preferred - experience with DACPAC a plus).
- Agile experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Unlimited infertility coverage benefits
- 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
- Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment
