Database Engineer

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About Us

The Story of Village Book Builders starts with the simple love of books. Books encourage us to think critically, build empathy, imagine moonshots and help us build brighter futures together. Unfortunately, not all children have access to quality educational resources and the dearth of books is just the beginning of a vicious cycle.

This is why we created Village Book Builders: A non-profit aiming to help communities re-establish learning cultures through access to safe local libraries, books, technology, and 1:1 student mentorship. Today we call this Hope Through Books.

First runner-up in Stanford Longevity Design Challenge (2020), the Engineering division of Village Book Builders is looking for self-starter interns & volunteers passionate about making a difference by leveraging their core competencies.

We are currently seeking an experienced Database Engineer to join us, focusing on creating and managing databases within DigitalOcean environments and utilizing data through PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and manage databases within DigitalOcean cloud environments.
2. Configure and maintain PostgreSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and security.
3. Develop and implement database schemas, tables, and scripts.
4. Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
5. Ensure data integrity and availability through regular backups and recovery procedures.
6. Collaborate with development teams to integrate databases with existing applications.
7. Provide technical support for database issues and assist in troubleshooting.
8. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to database management and cloud services.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions.
3. Extensive experience with DigitalOcean cloud services and managing cloud-based databases.
4. Proficiency in PostgreSQL database management, configuration, and optimization.
5. Strong understanding of database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
6. Experience with database security, backup, and recovery techniques.
7. Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices.
2. Certifications related to database management, PostgreSQL, or cloud services.

To move forward in our hiring process, it's essential that you fill out our internal form available at:

https://wkf.ms/3SZO5nB

Completing this form is a critical step, allowing us to thoroughly evaluate your background and skills. Only those who submit this form will be considered for the position as it helps us identify the most suitable candidates for our team.