As a Database Engineer at BlackLine, you will play a vital role in the performance, delivery, stability, and security of the databases we use, while continually driving forward improvements and optimizations at the database layer. As a member of the database team, you will be involved in the planning, development, and maintenance of the database, including troubleshooting issues, collaborating with other teams to define and build new features, optimize existing features, and collaborate in order to drive growth, improve controls and processes, and reduce overhead and complexity. In this role, we are looking for people who are team players, passionate about their areas of expertise, and constantly striving to learn and improve, not just in the sense of their own skills, but also in growing with peers whom they work with day-to-day. If you are someone who strives for excellence in all that they do, including helping those in your team, and someone who wants to ultimately deliver the best value and success you can, then we want to talk to you.
Youll Get To:
Participate in cross-functional teams and build relationships across the organization.
Ensure data integrity and quality in database systems.
Maintain standard policies for database development activities.
Provide database solutions based on technical documents and business requirements.
Provide technical assistance to resolve all database issues related to performance, capacity and access.
Analyze issues holistically, from the application tier through the database, down to the storage.
Database Engineer will ensure that all deadlines are met and that quality is of the highest level throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.
What Youll Bring:
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019), MySQL or Oracle PL/SQL
1+ years working in high-transaction environments is required
Advanced working knowledge of different index types and how they are used: columnstore, full-text, filtered, indexes with include columns
Advanced Execution Plan understanding
Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools and techniques, including complex queries as well as procedure and indexing strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication
Adaptable team-player with a focus on results and value delivery
Able to organize and plan work independently
Lead various technology POCs
Advance understanding of OLTP vs OLAP environments
Working knowledge of relational database internals (locking, consistency, serialization, recovery paths)
We re Even More Excited If You Have:
SSIS/SSRS experience is a strong plus
NoSQL is a plus
Azure, GCP or AWS are a plus
MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications are a plus
PowerShell experience is a plus
Working knowledge of XML and BAT files is a plus
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the worlds most trusted name in Finance Automation!
A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. Its a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
A culture where BlackLiners continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019), MySQL or Oracle PL/SQL
1+ years working in high-transaction environments is required
Advanced working knowledge of different index types and how they are used: columnstore, full-text, filtered, indexes with include columns
Advanced Execution Plan understanding
Experience with performance tuning and optimization, using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools and techniques, including complex queries as well as procedure and indexing strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication
Adaptable team-player with a focus on results and value delivery
Able to organize and plan work independently
Lead various technology POCs
Advance understanding of OLTP vs OLAP environments
Working knowledge of relational database internals (locking, consistency, serialization, recovery paths)