[Remote] EA-Database Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bonterra is a technology platform that supports democratic and progressive causes. The EA – Data Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining database infrastructure for enterprise analytics systems, ensuring reliable and secure access to data used in reporting and analytics. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimize databases supporting enterprise analytics workloads across cloud and on-premise environments Implement data storage solutions that align with data modeling and AI integration needs, including relational and non-relational structures Monitor database performance, execute tuning procedures, and resolve bottlenecks or failures proactively Design and maintain database schemas, indexes, and partitioning strategies to support query efficiency and AI-driven analytics Support data access, backup, and recovery strategies in accordance with organizational standards and compliance requirements Ensure data integrity and security by applying role-based access controls, encryption standards, and audit logging Collaborate with analytics engineers and platform teams to streamline data ingestion and integration into analytics environments Participate in capacity planning and forecast database infrastructure needs based on product roadmaps Document database configurations, operational procedures, and change management logs Conduct root cause analysis and propose structural changes to improve system reliability Support release management for changes impacting database environments across staging and production Skills Proficiency in SQL and one database platform (e.g., BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle) Experience implementing and managing relational database structures Experience building out ETL or ELT systems Familiarity with scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, Python) and database monitoring tools Understanding of backup, restore, and high-availability practices Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions Strong documentation and configuration management habits 1–3 years of experience managing databases in analytics or software engineering environments Exposure to cloud-based databases and tools (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, Google BigQuery, Snowflake) Experience integrating databases with analytics platforms or AI models Familiarity with data warehousing tools (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift) Previous experience supporting union or public sector data systems Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience Benefits Discretionary bonuses/incentives Equity Comprehensive benefits package Company Overview Bonterra is a social good software company. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is