{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4288f7b21e725d87a7e4b059","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4288f7b21e725d87a7e4b059","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4288f7b21e725d87a7e4b059","title":"Principal Database Engineer","description":"About DATDAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly five decades. Founded in 1978, DAT operates the largest freight marketplace in North America — processing 250 million+ load posts annually and maintaining one of the largest repositories of freight market transaction data in the world. On a defined path to $1 billion in revenue, DAT deploys a suite of software solutions, machine learning models, and intelligent automation tools that help brokers, carriers, and shippers price freight accurately, source capacity, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently. With nearly 700 teammates across offices in Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; Toronto, ON; and Bangalore, India, DAT combines the credibility of a multi-decade market leader with the drive of a company that is not done disrupting the industry it helped build. For more information, visit www.DAT.com Job Application Deadline: 04/30/2026The OpportunityAt DAT, our leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We expect our employees to find ways to embrace positive change, be curious and challenge the status quo, and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining DAT means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other's strengths and sharing in successes.Candidate profileAs a Principal Database Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing database administration patterns, practices, and standards within the organization and team. You will support us in designing, building, and maintaining our database and data platform infrastructure, with special focus on reliability, availability, scalability, security, and governance in AWS. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging database platforms and data-related problems and to have a measurable impact on the organization. Leading the evolution of our data platform including database architecture, performance optimization, security hardening, disaster recovery, and observability while introducing new ideas, patterns and technologies in support of our customers and internal stakeholders.What You’ll DoLead the evolution of our data platform architecture with focus on PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, and AWS-native database servicesEstablish and enforce database administration best practices including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup/recovery strategies, and high availability configurationsImplement comprehensive observability solutions for database monitoring, alerting, and performance analyticsDesign and enforce data security policies, access controls, encryption strategies, and compliance frameworksEstablish data governance standards including data quality, lineage, cataloging, and discoverabilityOptimize database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource managementKnowledge of implementing known patterns and their impact to a microservices architecture-based data platform, such as Event Driven, CQRS, event sourcing, Saga pattern, etcDatabase modeling expertise (relational, document-based, and distributed database design patterns)Provide solutions for complex business problems, enabling insights that can empower better decision-makingTake an active role in fostering a culture of learning and excellenceThe Skills And Experience You’ll BringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline8+ years of relevant database and platform engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a lead or principal capacityAbility to lead, teach, mentor and execute at the highest levelYou are a strong database platform engineer with deep expertise in PostgreSQL, DocumentDB (or MongoDB), and AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift)Expert-level knowledge of database administration including performance tuning, high availability architectures, disaster recovery, backup/restore strategies, and capacity planningProven experience implementing comprehensive observability and monitoring solutions (CloudWatch, DataDog, or similar)Strong knowledge of database security including encryption at rest/in transit, access controls, audit logging, and compliance requirementsExperience with infrastructure as code (Terraform and/or Pulumi) and CI/CD pipelines for database deploymentsHands-on experience with cloud-based services (AWS S3, EMR, Glue) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)Strong Shell, Python and SQL skills with emphasis on scripting, query optimization and automationExperience with data integration tools such as Kafka, DBT, and orchestration frameworksKnowledge of data governance frameworks, data cataloging, and metadata managementLeverage data and metrics to prioritize your work and to influence othersPassionate about implementing change and improvements when seeing an opportunityExperience building and operating large-scale, distributed database systems in production environmentsKnowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development and technology management life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, monitoring, alerting and operations; Agile a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and business teamsAbility to drive continuous learning and improvement for yourself, and others in the organization. Fostering a community of continuous growth in our knowledge and skillsWhy DAT?DAT is an award winning employer of choice.For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insuranceParental LeaveFlexible Vacation Time (FVT)An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year401k matching (immediately vested)Employee Stock Purchase PlanShort- and Long-term disability sick leaveFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramAdditional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and WellnessFree TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)Competitive salary and benefits packageWork on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environmentCollaborative and supportive team cultureOpportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industryEmployee Resource GroupsThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship**For Washington-based candidates, in compliance with the Washington State Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this role is $180,500.00 - $235,000.00 + target bonus. 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