Database Engineer

Launchpad, a people-first technology company, is a leader in North America´s rapidly growing tech sector. Through two solutions, Launchpad supports its clients with digital transformation: - PaasportTM, our iPaaS solution, streamlines software integration and automates workflows. - Nearshore Staff Augmentation, our managed IT staffing service, connects top IT talent across various geographical regions, bringing industry expertise to leading clients. Based in Vancouver, Canada, our operational footprint spans across North and South America, with a second headquarters in Santiago, Chile. At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then we’d love to hear from you. **Why Join The Talent Pool?**: This Job Posting is currently part of our “Talent Community”. The "Talent Community" is a section in our Careers Site, specially designed to attract and call on all those professionals passionate about technology who aspire to be part of a "People First Company" like Launchpad. Through the notices posted in the Talent Community, which are associated with a series of high-demand positions in the market, you can quickly upload your resume; we assure you that in this way, we can easily find your profile in our database when we have the right opportunity for you. This means that these are not vacancies we are actively working on, but rather a simple way to connect and explore the possibility of working together in the future. If you are a** Database Engineer**and you are interested in working with world-class companies, submit your resume today ***: **Responsibilities**: - Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient database solutions. - Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to understand database requirements. - Perform database installations, configurations, and upgrades. - Ensure the security, integrity, and performance of databases. - Optimize database queries and troubleshoot performance issues. - Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions. - Stay updated on emerging database technologies, tools, and best practices. - Provide technical support and troubleshoot database-related issues. **Qualifications**: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Database Engineer or in a similar role. - Strong understanding of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle). - Proficiency in SQL and database design principles. - Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. - Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions for databases. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. **Preferred Skills**: - Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database). - Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). - Knowledge of database security best practices. - Understanding of database replication and clustering. - Previous experience with large-scale database infrastructure. ***Why Work for Launchpad?**: - 100% remote - People first culture - Excellent compensation in US Dollars - Hardware setup for working from home - Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia - Training allowances - Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc. - ...and more At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then you are the future of Launchpad. Launchpad is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and treated equally. Are you ready to elevate your career at Launchpad? We want to hear your story Contact us today.