Senior Data Engineer

Optomi, in partnership with a leading technology firm, is looking for a Senior Database Performance Engineer to join their team in Houston, TX.Position Summary: The Senior Database Performance Engineer will act as the primary guardian of the company's data layer, bridging the gap between database administration and backend application logic. This role involves taking ownership of database consistency, query performance, and ORM integration within a Node.js environment. The successful candidate will ensure that high-volume transactional databases run at peak efficiency and will be instrumental in building out a dedicated data team.What the right candidate will enjoy:Working in a dynamic and challenging environmentOpportunities to influence and build a new data teamA competitive salary with equity optionsWhat type of experience does the right candidate have:10+ years of advanced experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL and MS SQL ServerStrong hands-on experience in a Node.js / Express ecosystem utilizing Prisma ORMProven ability to read and interpret complex SQL execution plansWhat the responsibilities are of the right candidate:Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and rewrite slow-running queriesOversee and maintain Prisma packages and integrationsConduct rigorous manual reviews of SQL queries and stored proceduresEnforce data consistency across multiple database environments