PostgreSQL Database Architect – San Mateo, CA, permanent

Description

ipsy is an innovative fast-growing beauty company headquartered in San
Mateo, CA. We are looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Database Architect
to join our growing engineering team. You would be responsible for
database performance tuning and the overall health of our databases. You
would work with other engineers to build good data infrastructure, monitor
and ensure proper database usage, and help build ETL pipelines. The ideal
candidate is hands-on and thrives in a fluid, high-performance,
entrepreneurial environment with a passion for learning and innovating.

*Must-Have Qualifications:*

- Expert level knowledge of SQL and query optimization
- Expert level knowledge of PostgreSQL
- Expert level knowledge of schema design, including star schemas
- Experience with ETL pipelines
- Experience with data warehousing
- Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

*Nice-to-Have Qualifications:*

- Good knowledge of Java and JDBC
- Experience with hibernate or grails/GORM
- Experience with Amazon RDS
- Experience with Amazon Redshift
- Experience with big data and analytics tools

*About us:*
ipsy is the world’s largest and most passionate beauty community. The
community is centered around a beauty sampling service called the Glam Bag
and premier content produced by ipsy and its partner creators. Since being
founded in 2011 by top YouTube creator Michelle Phan, the company has grown
dramatically. On the sampling front, ipsy ships to over 2 million
subscribers every month; on the owned content side, ipsy reaches over 20
million people every month through stylist videos and social posts.

ipsy has built a results-oriented team packed with seasoned beauty,
e-commerce, tech, and studio professionals in offices in the Bay Area, NYC,
and LA. The company has received over $100M in growth capital from premier
investors including TPG, Sherpa and top industry insiders.

*Position Location and Extra Information:*

This role is a full-time, permanent position in San Mateo, CA. Relocation
costs can be fully covered (in the US) for the right person. Feel free to
apply directly at http://jobs.jobvite.com/ipsy/job/omQr4fwr or e-mail me
directly at sarah(at)ipsy(dot)com(dot) Thank you!