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Lead Database Engineer & Architect

  • Markham, Ontario
mrflm

Job description

Our team has an immediate permanent opening for a Lead Database Engineer & Architect.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of a cutting-edge, all-in-one cloud-native database system.
  • Architect a system that can handle diverse workloads, including OLTP, OLAP, HTAP, large-scale OLAP, and AI-native workloads such as LLMs and vector retrieval.
  • Ensure the system's capability to handle AI jobs and provide flexible scalability.
  • Develop an infrastructure that allows for the seamless integration of different databases.
  • Oversee the foundational architecture for upper data processing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to drive continuous innovation.

Job requirements

What you'll bring to the team:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in database development and architecture.
  • Proven experience in leading large-scale database projects in well-known companies.
  • Proficiency in C++, Linux, parallel computing, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AI and distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and database systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to design systems that handle multiple workloads efficiently.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
  • Experience with AI-native workloads and machine learning integrations is an asset.

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