Associate Database Engineer

Who we are

80% of the workers across the globe are Deskless. These are the people who keep our lights on and gas flowing, build roads and bridges, run our manufacturing factories, ensure that we get healthcare service, and provide us with reliable phone and internet connectivity. As entrepreneurs, have we considered solving their problems and making them more productive?

Zinier is a company on a mission to empower frontline workers - and the people supporting them - to achieve greater things for themselves and the world around them. With the majority of workers worldwide being deskless, Zinier recognizes the need for Technology Equity to improve the lives and productivity of these workers who keep the world up and running.

We are a remote-first, global team headquartered in Silicon Valley. Our hybrid workforce is spread across London, Lisbon, Mexico City, Singapore, and Bangalore, with leading investors that include Accel, ICONIQ Capital, Founders Fund, Newfund Capital, NGP Capital, Tiger Global Management, and Qualcomm Ventures LLC.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an Associate Database Engineer to strengthen our database and reporting capabilities. This role has been created to ensure continuity in managing critical database operations, reduce risk associated with single points of failure.

You will work closely with our senior database lead, gradually taking on ownership of production database operations, reporting requirements, and related engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production database management , including query execution, write operations, and backup procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure database continuity, security, and performance tuning .
• Handle reporting requirements , ensuring timely and accurate availability of data to stakeholders.
• Gradually take over ownership of critical database operations , reducing dependency on a single resource.
• Document processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and codified best practices for database operations.
• Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance improvement activities in database and reporting workflows.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of database schemas, stored procedures, and optimization strategies.

Skills & Qualifications

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