[Remote] Database Platform Distinguished Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dayforce is a global human capital management company headquartered in Toronto and Minneapolis. They are seeking a Distinguished Database Platform Engineer to lead the design and operation of scalable data platforms, focusing on both transactional and analytical systems while modernizing data platform engineering through cloud and automation.ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the architecture of highly scalable, resilient data platforms across OLTP and analytical systemsLead the evolution of Lakehouse architecture, supporting unified data and analyticsOwn performance, reliability, and scalability across critical database platforms through deep, hands-on expertiseGuide adoption of modern platforms and tooling (e.g., Databricks, cloud-native services, automation frameworks)Partner with engineering and data teams to shape data models, access patterns, and platform capabilitiesInfluence technical strategy and raise engineering standards across the organizationLead hands-on investigation and resolution of complex customer database and data lake performance, reliability, and data consistency issues, including direct analysis of production systems when neededSkillsExpert-level experience with large-scale database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) in production environmentsStrong background in modern data architecture and distributed data systemsExperience with Databricks and cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL systems (e.g., MongoDB)Deep expertise in performance tuning, scalability, and high-availability designProven ability to operate as a technical leader—setting direction while remaining hands-onComfort leveraging AI and automation to improve database platform operations and engineering productivity10+ years of experience designing, operating, and optimizing large-scale production database platformsDeep hands-on expertise with enterprise relational database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQLStrong experience with distributed data systems and modern data architectures, including Data Lake, Delta Lake, or Lakehouse platformsExperience troubleshooting complex database performance, scalability, reliability, and data consistency issues in production environmentsExperience with cloud platforms and cloud-native data services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, backup/recovery, indexing, query optimization, performance tuning, Change Data Capture, and Event Driven systemsExperience working with automation, observability, and infrastructure-as-code approaches for platform operationsProven ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively across engineering, infrastructure, and data teamsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience with Databricks and modern Lakehouse implementations supporting unified analytics and operational workloadsExperience with NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB or other distributed document/key-value databasesExperience designing and operating platforms that support both transactional and analytical workloads at enterprise scaleExperience modernizing legacy database environments into cloud-native or hybrid architecturesDemonstrated technical leadership in architecting shared platform capabilities, standards, and engineering best practicesExperience leveraging AI-assisted tooling or automation to improve operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and engineering productivityExperience mentoring senior engineers and leading cross-functional technical initiativesExperience designing secure data platforms with strong governance and access-control modelsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks and data residency requirements (SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)Expertise with encryption, secrets management, auditing, and zero-trust approachesAdvanced cloud, database, or data engineering certifications are considered an assetExperience in large-scale SaaS, HCM, fintech, or other highly regulated enterprise software environments is an assetBenefitsMedical, dental, vison, and life insurance401k plan (plus match)Global Employee Stock Purchase PlanUnlimited Time Away FromWork (in lieu of accrued vacation time)10 paid US holidaysUp to 80 hours of paid sick time17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or programVolunteer daysDayforce CaresCompany OverviewDayforce is a time and attendance application that helps businesses automate clocking and streamline employee payroll. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.dayforce.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDayforce has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.