Design and implement durable performance improvements across queries, schemas, and workloads
Build automation and tooling to detect, diagnose, and remediate database performance issues
Partner with application and platform teams to improve database access patterns and system design
Establish, document, and enforce database performance best practices
Clearly explain complex technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Required Expertise
Candidates must demonstrate expert-level ("can teach a class") knowledge in all the following:
SQL performance tuning and optimization
SQL Server, Postgres, Aurora
Query optimizers, execution plans, indexing, statistics, and transaction isolation
Designing and supporting database-backed APIs
Building automation and tooling to support database performance and reliability
Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Leveraging AI to automatically identify bottlenecks
Cloud platforms: AWS and Azure, including managed database services
Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning in distributed systems
CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Capacity planning, workload modeling, and cost optimization
Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions, data architecture, analytics frameworks, governance protocols, and data quality standards.
Serve as subject matter expert in database performance, scalability, and security
Develop and enforce enterprise standards, policies, and procedures
Partner with senior leadership to align data architecture with business strategy
Lead major modernization, migration, or transformation projects
Mentor other technical staff and lead knowledge-sharing efforts
Evaluate technology trends and make strategic recommendations
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience
Recognized expert in database design, architecture, and optimization
Demonstrated leadership in enterprise database strategy and execution
Experience with cloud-native and distributed database solutions
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Flexible Time Off
Career Development & Mentoring Programs
Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
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Our Culture & Commitment:
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Requirements
A proven track record of improving database performance at scale
A keen eye to spot when something isn't right and the diligence to not stop until its resolved
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mentor engineers and influence architecture and design decisions
- Comfortable operating as a technical authority across teams
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave
Additional Information
As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
Why Join Q2?
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology-and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
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