Principal Database Engineer at Actabl

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Architecture Design, Performance Monitoring, Data Security Management, Backup And Recovery Planning, Database Development, Automation Of Database Tasks, Collaboration With Development Teams, Mentorship And Training, Incident Management, SQL, NoSQL, Cloud Computing, Data Management, Project Management, Programming Skills, Leadership And Collaboration

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Hi, we’re Actabl. We’re providing better solutions for hotel companies as the world around us evolves and changes related to using technology, finding labor, and maximizing profits. Our mission is to empower the people that power hospitality. We give hoteliers actionable insights to know what to do, the tools to do it, and the visibility to know it worked. We bring together powerful hospitality tech solutions to maximize profits for more than 10,000 properties in hospitality markets around the world. Our Valued Behaviors Start with People: We are in the hospitality business and hospitality starts with people. This impacts both our being and our doing. Being: We are responsible for building relationships, earning trust, and having fun. These things are fundamental to hospitality. Doing: We will succeed if we start with great people working as one team. Empower others, speak the truth with care, and go together. Demand Integrity: Be trustworthy, be ethical, and be consistent whether someone is watching or not. Demand integrity of yourself and others to build the fabric of a high-integrity organization. Delight the Customer: We aim to delight our customers in the same way our customers aim to delight their guests. The question is not if completed a process or hit a metric, the question is whether or not the customer is delighted. Champion Innovation: We compete in the game of change and win through innovation. Think big and then think bigger when it comes to the innovation required to tackle the problems our customers face daily. Make it Happen: We show up prepared, care about the details, and follow through. Don't get distracted. Don't stop at blockers. Don't make excuses. Find a way and drive until it is done. In this role you will: As a Principal Database Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement platforms, systems, and pipelines to facilitate data capture, access, and analysis. You will collaborate with business leaders to determine project requirements and ensure that these requirements are clear, concise, and technically feasible. You will also be responsible for engineering scalable, cloud-based data solutions and applying data engineering best practices. Typical Functions: Database Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the overall database architecture, ensuring it meets the company's needs for scalability, performance, and reliability. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and speed. Data Security Management: Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Backup and Recovery Planning: Design and manage robust backup and recovery processes to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Database Development: Lead the development and maintenance of database schemas, stored procedures, and other database objects. Automation of Database Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline database management tasks and reduce manual intervention. Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with software development teams to ensure database designs support application requirements and performance goals. Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and training to junior database engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring best practices are followed. Incident Management: Lead the response to database-related incidents, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences. Requirements Unpacking What We’re Looking For Ideal Skills & Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience: 10+ years of experience in database engineering, data management, and database administration. Experience managing technical personnel. Technical Skills: Extensive experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with cloud computing and streaming technologies. Strong SQL performance and tuning skills. Certifications: AWS Professional and/or Associate (or equivalent) certifications in Database Technology are preferred. Key Competencies: Database Design and Architecture: Design scalable and efficient database architectures. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL, Neo4j, Snowflake, Redshift, Oracle, MS SQL Server). Performance Tuning and Optimization: Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues. Strong SQL performance and tuning skills. Cloud Technologies: Work with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Familiarity with cloud computing and streaming technologies (e.g., OpenShift, Kafka). Programming Skills: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Golang, C, C++). Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue). Project Management: Collaborate with business leaders to determine project requirements. Lead and manage agile teams effectively. Data Management: Ensure data integrity and resolve data issues. Implement robust security measures for database protection. Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and mentor technical personnel. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. We try to be specific about the experience we believe you’ll need to have in order to be successful in this position, however, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the outlined bullet points. If you are excited about innovating hospitality through technology and are a top-performing team player with a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you! Work Environment: This is a hybrid position and will be part of our Denver office with an expectation of working three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in-office and two days (Monday & Friday) remote. Candidates located outside of the Denver Metro Area will be reviewed and considered if necessary. Actabl Around the World: We are a hybrid friendly workplace with our main office in lower downtown Denver and with additional office hubs located in Atlanta & Tampa, and our remote based domestic & international employees support our hoteliers across the globe. No matter where you live and work, you’re a valued member of the Actabl team. Preview Your Team Member Experience Total Rewards At-a-Glance: All Actabl full-time team members and their dependents based in the United States are able to receive the following benefits starting on the first of the month following the first day of employment: Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees & eligible spouse and/or dependents Employer-paid life & AD&D, short-term disability & long-term disability Discounted pet insurance plans through Wishbone Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available to employees & their dependents On-site gym available for free use at Denver office Financial Wellbeing Competitive base salary with bonus structure Healthcare spending accounts with employer contributions 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 4% Flexibility & Time Off Unlimited discretionary time off hours to be used when needed 10 observed US federal holidays throughout the year Winter recess for all Actabl employees between December 24th-January 2nd 12 weeks of parental leave for both birthing & non-birthing parents Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience. Potential for end-of-year bonus earnings and periodic merit increases also available based on company and/or personal performance. Ready to Check-in to Your Next Role? If you’re excited about our mission in empowering hospitality through technology, apply to join the Actabl team today! Candidate AI Usage Policy We are committed to fostering a hiring process that reflects each candidate’s unique skills, experience, and perspective at Actabl. To support a fair and authentic evaluation process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses is not permitted during any stage of the interview process. This includes live interviews (in-person or virtual), as well as take-home assessments, test projects, and work samples. Accommodation Requests We understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If you require any accommodations during the interviewing process please contact us in advance at people-team@actabl.com. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring that every candidate has an equitable opportunity to succeed! Our Nondiscrimination Promise Actabl is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Database Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement platforms, systems, and pipelines for data capture, access, and analysis. You will collaborate with business leaders to ensure project requirements are clear and technically feasible.