Lead PostgreSQL Engineer/DBA (remote, fast growing startup) [130k-160k + equity]

*About Contra [image: 👋]*

Contra (https://contra.com/) is a professional network for the independent
digital workforce. Digital professionals use Contra to create stunning
visual profiles, earn money commission-free, and build high-quality
professional communities and referral networks. Contra was started by a
group of independents who were tired of existing professional networks that
are blind to the needs of digital professionals. We’re creating a new way
to work for the independent digital workforce.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zns9j3OJQ

*About the Role [image: 👓]*

We are looking for a Lead PostgreSQL Database Engineer/DBA to help us
ensure high availability and quality of our professional network.

You will be the first dedicated Database Engineer/DBA hire. Your role will
be to establish the best practices for the company, implement it, and (over
time) build the database team.

This is a highly demanding role at a very fast-growing startup, working in
a team of highly-accomplished, yet humble team who deeply care about the
mission of the company. If you ever wanted to work on a rocketship, this is
as close as it gets. [image: 🚀]

*How you’ll add value at Contra:*

- Design enterprise-scale database schemas.
- Ensure the database runs smoothly and securely.
- Transform business requirements into relational database structures.
- Craft readable, performant and scalable SQL queries.
- Collaborate with the rest of the team through planning, code reviews
and regular communication.
- Plan for system expansion and suggest improvements.
- Mentoring peers in database use.
- Identify and troubleshoot problems with data quality.

*You’ll be successful here if you:*

- Carefully plan your work and build for the future
- Deliver transparent, honest, and direct feedback to your peers on an
early-stage product
- Enjoy participating in all parts of the product process, not just
coding
- Thrive in a remote-first environment
- Are fluent in verbal and written English

*Our stack:*

- TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js, GraphQL, GraphQL Helix, Redis, PostgreSQL, Neo4j
- DevOps: Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Kubernetes
- Frontend: React, Suspense, & Relay

*How Contra can add value for you:*

- Remote-first culture
- Healthcare for employees
- Well-funded company built to scale
- Competitive salary + equity
- Generous vacation policy + paid holidays off
- Flexible parental leave
- Team retreat post-COVID
- No Meeting Wednesdays
- Half day every third Friday of the month
- A custom Slack emoji, just for you

*Our interview process:*

- Complete a self-assessment form (10-15 minutes)
- Non-technical (introduction & culture) interview (30-45 minutes)
- Technical interview with CTO (30-45 minutes)
- Technical interview with Backend Lead Engineer (30-45 minutes)

You will receive the final answer from Contra no later than 48 hours after
your final interview.

Apply:

https://contra-ambassadors.typeform.com/to/ChcKQbBz#source=pgsql-jobs