Senior Database Engineer Jobs in Friendswood, TX

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Details:

We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our team and take ownership of the performance, availability, and security of our global database infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring our data systems run efficiently and reliably at scale.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the installation and configuration of MongoDB sharded clusters and replica sets.
• Proficiency in monitoring MongoDB database clusters using third-party tools such as Prometheus and the Grafana stack.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB Ops Manager for monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to implement strategies to manage data growth and maintain database responsiveness under high traffic conditions.
• Experience as a database administrator, handling all stages from design and build to supporting large-scale, critical production environments globally.
• Expertise in MongoDB backup and restore strategies.
• Experience with real-time relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in backup and restore processes using both psql and GUI tools like PgAdmin and DBeaver.
• Knowledge of Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) and High Availability (HA) strategies.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting database performance issues.
• Experience working in quality control, test suites, and quality assurance.
• Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in scripting for database management using Bash, Golang, or Python.
• Knowledge of GitLab, Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of relational database systems, including data modeling and schema normalization techniques.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and client-server applications.
• Some working knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Unix, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of ANSI SQL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and ensure the optimal performance, security, and availability of all databases globally.
• Make critical decisions under pressure to maintain database availability and integrity.
• Analyze database performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize queries.
• Collaborate closely with developers to improve database efficiency and reliability.
• Provide 24x7 support, including on-call duties as required.

Why work with us?

• 3 weeks' vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most

• A hybrid and flexible work schedule

• Relaxed dress code policy

• Excellent 401k match program (we'll match your 5% contributionup to 7%!)

• Parental leave program - Viridien offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child

• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more

• Viridien wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don't hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.