Senior Database Engineer, Veriff

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Software Engineer or similar role, with a proven track record in building and scaling database infrastructure
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform, with deep hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining large-scale database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Experience managing large database deployments, having previously worked with and supported 10+ databases across multiple environments, ensuring seamless integration, high availability, and performance tuning
• Advanced knowledge of data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines, with the ability to design solutions that can handle high-throughput, real-time data processing
• Proficiency with Dataform for managing data workflows and transformations, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of the data platform
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across engineering and product teams
• Proficiency in Python for automation, building data pipelines, and optimizing workflows across data systems
• Strong experience in automating processes and building infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and other modern tools
• A deep understanding of networking and security practices, including managing network security for databases and protecting sensitive information
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills to articulate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable

• The Engineering Division at Veriff builds the software powering our platform, cracking the online identity crisis in a scalable way
• We deploy excellence to stay on the cutting edge, and we’re looking for talented individuals to help us innovate
• Join our Data Platform Team and become part of a dynamic group working on cutting-edge data solutions to support the next generation of identity verification
• Our Data Platform team is seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to be its founding engineer in the USA
• This team is responsible for managing database infrastructure, ensuring the performance and reliability of Veriff systems, and contributing to the strategic direction of our data platform
• You’ll become part of a team of experienced engineers who share a passion for data, supporting our engineering organization, and building scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions
• As we expand globally, we’re looking to grow our team in the US, and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our data platform and guiding engineering efforts!
• In this role, you’ll not only drive hands-on technical implementation but also guide a growing team, collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure the long-term success of Veriff’s data infrastructure
• Designing and implementing scalable, reliable data architecture that supports Veriff’s high-volume identity verification services
• Providing technical leadership to the Data Platform team, driving the vision, strategy, and implementation for data infrastructure, including databases, data pipelines, and abstraction layers
• Overseeing the lifecycle management of data systems, from database deployment and patching to backups, upgrades, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and compliance
• Managing and optimizing large database deployments, with experience handling 10+ databases at scale, ensuring performance, reliability, and data consistency
• Architecting cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform, enabling the deployment and maintenance of large-scale, mission-critical database systems
• Leading efforts to implement and optimize Dataform for transforming and managing data workflows, and driving improvements in data pipeline efficiency
• Guiding on best practices for managing network security, data access, and privacy, ensuring sensitive data is secure throughout its lifecycle
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science) to design data solutions that drive business value and ensure operational efficiency
• Monitoring and improving data system performance, scalability, and availability, ensuring Veriff’s data platform supports ever-growing demand
• Leading initiatives to optimize data systems, automate manual processes, and maintain high levels of data quality and consistency across services
• Participating in on-call shifts as part of an engineering leadership rotation, ensuring swift resolution of incidents and continuous improvement of operational processes