Senior Database Engineer
symplr
Senior Database Engineer
- ID
- 2026-2140
- # of Openings
- 1
- Category
- Engineering
Overview
Database Engineer(SQL Performance & Optimization) are responsible for Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures to improve application performance. They have to Collaborate with development teams to design efficient database schemas and ensure scalability.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures to improve application performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to design efficient database schemas and ensure scalability.
- Monitor database health, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement proactive performance improvements.
- Work on transaction isolation strategies (e.g., RCSI) and replication setups to balance performance and consistency.
- Automate routine database maintenance tasks and performance checks.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are in place.
- Stay updated with emerging database technologies and recommend improvements.
- Communicate in a professional manner when interacting with coworkers and external customers
- Participate in internal and external technical reviews, as required
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Skills Required
- Excellent time management, resource organization and priority establishment skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Core SQL expertise: Advanced query writing, stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies.
- Database performance tuning: Query optimization, execution plan analysis, partitioning, caching, and indexing.
- Database design & architecture: Normalization, schema design, data modeling, and scalability planning.
- Monitoring & troubleshooting: Experience with profiling tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Query Store, Performance Monitor).
- Hands-on with RDBMS: Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
- Optimization techniques: Locking, concurrency control, transaction isolation levels (e.g., RCSI), and replication strategies.
- Scripting & automation: Familiarity with Python/PowerShell for automation of DB tasks.
- Cloud & modern DB platforms: Exposure to Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
- Soft skills: Problem-solving mindset, ability to collaborate with developers, and clear communication of technical findings
Qualifications:
- Have HEART. To work here, you must be:
- Humble– self-aware and respectful
- Effective– measurably move the needle& immeasurably add value
- Adaptable– innately curious and constantly changing
- Remarkable– stand out in some way
- Transparent– openly and honestly sharing knowledge
- 6 to 10 years’ experience with software development post BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech or MCA
- Should have worked with Scaled Agile Framework
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About symplr:
As a leader in healthcare operations solutions, we empower healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of integrating critical business operations. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and they rely on our mission-critical systems to drive better operations and better outcomes.
We are a remote-first company with employees working across the United States, India, and the Netherlands. Guided by values, we focus on teamwork, championing our customers, being rooted in action and outcomes, overcoming challenges, and leading through equality and integrity. Read more about symplr's culture and values at symplr.com/careers.
Perks & Benefits:
- Sodexo Meal Coupon
- Internet Reimbursement
- Mobile Reimbursement
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Insurance - Personal, Term Life Policy, Depends Cover, Dental Cover, OPD Cover & etc
- Transport Facility - Subsidized Rate
Working at symplr means working in the unlimited growth market of healthcare technology. Our multi-year contracts with clients bring recurring revenue that creates a stable financial situation. This enables us to provide employees a competitive salary, with additional benefits like insurance, lunch coupons, and reimbursement for mobile and broadband subscription and the gym.
symplr provides employees with opportunities to grow professionally through various activities including:
- Participation in new projects
- Internal weekly learning sessions with colleagues
- External learning opportunities
- Access to Udemy to grow your skillset
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Activities with international colleagues
- Pursuit of OKRs specific to your role in the organization
- A buddy program for new employees
Your manager will be your coach, assisting you in maximizing your current skills and cultivating new ones as you grow on your career path at symplr. You’ll also have the opportunity to present your work achievements to the team and be awarded for milestone achievements.
You’ll have regular time for fun and educational events, both digital and in-person at our Bangalore office. For example, feel free to show your pool table skills with your teammates, or take some time to relax in a massage chair.
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