MEET BENEVITY

The world’s coolest companies (and their employees) use Benevity’s technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, the United States and more!
Benevity is looking for a Database Performance Engineer responsible for designing and implementing database solutions that meet the needs of our platforms. This role combines elements of database administration, architecture, and engineering, focusing on creating efficient, scalable, and secure database systems. You will provide in-depth technical expertise of database management systems, including database architecture, installation, and technical support of DBMS software. This is a crucial role in ensuring that an organization’s data infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Create comprehensive database designs that align with business requirements and technical specifications.
• Oversee the deployment of database solutions, ensuring they are integrated effectively with existing systems.
• Install, test and upgrade database releases and associated products.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing best practices for efficiency and speed.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, implementing best practices for efficiency and speed.
• Establish and enforce security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including developers, system architects, and business analysts, to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain thorough documentation of database designs, configurations, and processes for future reference and compliance.
• Lead in the development of database standards and procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in database management to recommend improvements and innovations.
• Anticipate future storage needs and scalability.
• Experience installing, upgrading, and patching database systems
• DBA supports databases for applications impacting millions of transactions.
• Establish and maintain dashboards and alerting tools to monitor system performance.

DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE AT WORK

We are not employees, we are Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …
Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.
If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up … If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …
It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.