Mid Database Engineer
We are currently hiring a Mid Database Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our team on further development of Peterson’s platform, the largest test-prep service provider in the USA. If you're experienced in working with designing and developing databases, we're expecting your application!
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mid Database Engineer
Total gross budget: Discussed on the initial HR screening call
Position type: Full-time
Location: Remote | Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Seniority: Mid
We are currently hiring a Mid Database Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our team on further development of Peterson’s platform, the largest test-prep service provider in the USA. If you're experienced in working with designing and developing databases, we're expecting your application!
About Peterson’s platform and your role
The client you are going to be working with is Peterson’s, a leading provider of live, print, and online products and services, including test preparation (GMT, SAT, TOEFL), career exploration tools, and scholarship searches. Peterson’s platform is the main source of information for more than 500.000 students yearly. The users of Peterson’s platform also include universities across the US and government agencies. One of the products within Peterson’s platform is also Dantes, a mobile and web application providing academic courses free of charge to all active-duty military, their families, and DoD civilians.
In Speck we have a team of more than 20 experts that have been working on Peterson’s platform development. The whole Peterson’s company contains of 3 major teams in different countries: business team is located in the USA, product team in the Balkans and content and support team in the Philippines.
Our team works directly with Peterson’s founders and holds a great dose of ownership over the product development.
Peterson’s web site.
Core responsibilities
- Maintaining Oracle databases
- Designing and developing advanced solutions for databases, including triggers, procedures and other database objects
- Logical and physical database design
- Analysis and planning of appropriate backup/restore procedures of production databases
- Analysis and troubleshooting through data dictionary
- Administering and creating new procedures, schemas and tables
- Tuning database performance and query optimization
- Managing storage space for database objects
- Developing procedures for database protection
- Recovery of databases if necessary
- System testing and documentation
Operational requirements
- 2+ years of working experience as a database engineer and database developer – experience in database design, development, implementation and maintenance (Oracle) and working experience with PL/SQL
- Experience with optimizing queries, managing triggers and procedures
- Advanced knowledge of SQL
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Ruby, C#)
- High ability to analyze and solve complex problems
- Experience in database troubleshooting
- Excellent knowledge of English
Bonus points for:
- Experience working with MSSQL
- Experience working with MySQL
- Basic experience working in Amazon AWS/RDS environment
- Experience working with MS Excel and MS Access
What you can expect from us
Competitive compensation
Aligned with market standards and tailored to reflect your working experience, ensuring fair and motivating renumeration.
Regular performance management
We facilitate regular check-ins and annual performance reviews to give you enough opportunity to share your feedback with us, but also help you foster your professional growth.
Collaborative work environment
Join a team of experienced specialists in an inclusive culture, where teamwork, honesty, hard work and diversity are valued and encouraged.
Top-notch equipment
To do great things – you need good equipment. We offer MacBooks, monitors, earphones, keyboards, and any other necessary gadgets you might need.
Professional development opportunities
Benefit from a personal annual education budget, enjoy unlimited access to the Udemy course library, and explore a world of knowledge with unlimited Kindle books and Kindle devices.
Health and wellness
Sweat it out in the sauna, explore new group workout trends or work on your swimming laps with a Multisport card, and enjoy peace of mind with 10 days of fully paid sick leave per year (paid sick leave eligible only for employees over employment contract).
Company-wide and team gatherings
Participate in three fully-funded annual gatherings, including a spring party, Christmas party, and a 3-day team-building weekend. Get to know your team members in-person through team-level gatherings.
Comprehensive support
Receive robust support from our administration, legal, and management teams, ensuring you have everything you need – whatever situation arises!
Hybrid work model
As a remote-first company, we offer a hybrid work arrangement, with our office in Zagreb always available for those who prefer an office environment.
About Speck
We are Speck - a design and development agency dedicated to solving business challenges and building successful digital products used daily by thousands. With a team of over 70 talented technology professionals and passionate digital natives, we craft solutions for global clients and our internal startups.
Some of the other products we have been working on
Peterson's
A leading provider of test preparation materials (GMT, SAT, TOEFL), career exploration tools, and scholarship searches. This platform serves as the primary source of information for over 500,000 students annually. Our team collaborates closely with Peterson’s founders, taking significant ownership in the product's development.
Syncplicity
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Mid Database Engineer
Total gross budget: Discussed on the initial HR screening call
Position type: Full-time
Location: Remote | Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Seniority: Mid
Apply Now →In case you have the skills and knowledge mentioned above, don't hesitate - send us your CV and we will get back to you!
If you have any questions about this position and collaboration, shoot us a message at [email protected].
The position is open until filled.