Technical Lead, Senior Database Engineer

1 hour, 48 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Canopy

Canopy

Canopy is a top accounting practice management software for accounting and tax firms, providing a complete suite of tools like CRM, document management, client portal, workflow, payments, and billing to streamline operations and improve client service.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2014
$153M raised

Description

  • Oversee maintenance, performance, security, and reliability of 100+ managed databases.
  • Monitor database health, diagnose bottlenecks, and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Own database cost, capacity planning, scaling, and seasonal workload forecasting.
  • Refine database structures, schemas, indexes, queries, migrations, and connection pooling.
  • Review data models and database changes in squad design documents for performance, scale, and reporting.
  • Implement practices that minimize downtime during maintenance and improve platform reliability.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA engineers on database design and optimization.
  • Mentor engineering teams and establish SQL and database best practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Engineer managing and optimizing databases.
  • 5+ years of SQL experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
  • Strong ability to diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
  • Experience implementing database best practices and minimizing downtime.
  • Experience with managed cloud database infrastructure; Amazon RDS preferred.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong focus on data integrity, accessibility, scalability, and customer impact.
  • Experience with data warehousing techniques for analytics and reporting preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or Java/Kotlin preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off and 10 company holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA matching; Canopy covers employee medical premiums.
  • 401(k) match of 100% up to 3% of contributions, with immediate eligibility and full vesting.
  • Mental health support through Impact Suite and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid new-parent and birthing-parent leave.
  • Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Peer recognition program, company events, and DEIB initiatives.

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