Senior Software Engineer (Database)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of PlushCare. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Database) in Pennsylvania (USA).

This role offers the opportunity to be a key contributor to a cloud engineering team, building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers mission-critical applications. You will manage and optimize cloud-based databases, design automation frameworks, and support internal teams to accelerate application deployment. The position requires hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services, infrastructure-as-code frameworks, and database administration, while also providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers. You will collaborate across globally distributed teams, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability of critical systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, resilient solutions.

Accountabilities

As a Senior Software Engineer (Database), you will:

• Manage and optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL database clusters, including performance tuning, upgrades, and backups.
• Design, develop, and maintain shared AWS-based infrastructure supporting applications on ECS, EKS, and Lambda.
• Build automation and infrastructure-as-code platforms using TypeScript and Python to streamline AWS resource provisioning.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering teams and junior engineers on cloud and database best practices.
• Support production data operations and provide efficient solutions for teams without direct access to production environments.
• Ensure reliability and resiliency of cloud applications, participating in on-call rotations for AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate across globally distributed teams, following agile principles and contributing to continuous improvement.

Candidates should have:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and cloud platform development, including 4+ years of DBA experience in cloud environments.
• Expertise in AWS Aurora MySQL and PostgreSQL administration, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and backup strategies.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud infrastructure, serverless and containerized solutions (Kubernetes, ECS), and orchestration frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Python, with experience using CloudFormation/CDK and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines and the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with ability to create clear diagrams and explanations for complex topics.
• Collaborative mindset, adaptability, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and readiness to respond to production incidents.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

This role offers:

• Competitive salary range: $124,200–$192,500 annually.
• Participation in corporate bonus programs and potential stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, including access to health advocacy services.
• HDHP medical plan with employer contributions toward an HSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible open time off, accrued sick time, generous holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and virtual access to wellness, coaching, and mental health resources.
• One volunteer day per year and opportunities for career development in a distributed, collaborative team.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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