COMPANY OVERVIEW:

PartsBase Inc. is the world’s largest online Aviation Marketplace and Community. Our global community is comprised of over 7,600 companies accessing our technology in over 217 countries & territories. We work with some of the biggest brands in aviation including Delta, Northrop Gruman, AvAir, Heico, Chevron, Air France Industries, and Air Australia.
PartsBase offers a FULLY remote environment where one can work at the forefront of where the aviation business meets technology. Imagine getting to work with peers worldwide, implementing business technology projects that challenge the boundaries.

LIFE AT PARTSBASE:

One of the top benefits of working at PartsBase is the culture. We are a TEAM-focused organization, and everyone celebrates each other’s successes. Our inclusive culture welcomes all employees and values their unique contributions to our success. Our clients tell us time and time again that our people set us apart from the competition. We naturally strive to hire the very best talent. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Engineer to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure database systems that support our mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and data security, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, normalization, and indexing strategies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and database services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Certifications in database technologies or cloud platforms.
• Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Design and implement scalable database solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and schema refinement.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes and data pipelines to support analytics and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to support application development and deployment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead database migration and modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption and automation.
• Document database architecture, processes, and best practices.