Senior Distributed Database Engineer

Position : Senior Distributed Database Engineer

Experience : 6–12 years

Location : Remote / Hybrid / Onsite

Type : Full-time

Domain : Distributed Databases / PostgreSQL / Citus

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Distributed Database Engineer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals, Citus extensions, high-availability systems, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate has strong low-level database engineering skills and can architect scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, high-performance distributed database solutions
• Optimize performance through indexing strategies, partitioning, and query tuning
• Enhance PostgreSQL / Citus internals for distributed data processing
• Design replication, sharding, failover, and backup strategies
• Ensure security, encryption, and compliance standards
• Improve monitoring, observability, and operational tooling
• Collaborate with DevOps, backend, and product teams
• Conduct research and evaluate new database technologies

Required Skills

Preferred Skills