Senior Staff Database Engineer

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.Why Join Q2?Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.What Makes Q2 Special?Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our “Circle of Awesomeness” award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.What You’ll DoIdentify, analyze, and resolve complex SQL performance and scalability issuesDeeply analyze execution plans, indexing strategies, concurrency, locking, and resource utilizationDesign and implement durable performance improvements across queries, schemas, and workloadsBuild automation and tooling to detect, diagnose, and remediate database performance issuesPartner with application and platform teams to improve database access patterns and system designEstablish, document, and enforce database performance best practicesClearly explain complex technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiencesRequired ExpertiseCandidates must demonstrate expert-level (“can teach a class”) knowledge in all the following:SQL performance tuning and optimizationSQL Server, Postgres, AuroraQuery optimizers, execution plans, indexing, statistics, and transaction isolationDesigning and supporting database-backed APIsBuilding automation and tooling to support database performance and reliabilityInfrastructure as Code using TerraformLeveraging AI to automatically identify bottlenecksCloud platforms: AWS and Azure, including managed database servicesPerformance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning in distributed systemsCI/CD pipelines and deployment automationCapacity planning, workload modeling, and cost optimizationWhat We’re Looking ForA proven track record of improving database performance at scaleA keen eye to spot when something isn’t right and the diligence to not stop until its resolvedStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to mentor engineers and influence architecture and design decisions    •        •    Comfortable operating as a technical authority across teamsRESPONSIBILITIES • Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions, data architecture, analytics frameworks, governance protocols, and data quality standards. • Serve as subject matter expert in database performance, scalability, and security • Develop and enforce enterprise standards, policies, and procedures • Partner with senior leadership to align data architecture with business strategy • Lead major modernization, migration, or transformation projects • Mentor other technical staff and lead knowledge-sharing efforts • Evaluate technology trends and make strategic recommendations EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience • Recognized expert in database design, architecture, and optimization • Demonstrated leadership in enterprise database strategy and execution • Experience with cloud-native and distributed database solutions • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skillsThis position requires fluent written and oral communication in English. Health & WellnessHybrid Work OpportunitiesFlexible Time Off Career Development & Mentoring Programs Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.Our Culture & Commitment:We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.