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Senior Database Engineer
Salary: from 10 000 PLN gross Hybrid Full-time Gdansk, Poland
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Vention is a global engineering partner to tech leaders and fast-growing startups, combining 20+ years of product development expertise with an AI-first approach and a reputation for reliable delivery. 

What you'll do
  • Analyze and optimize slow PostgreSQL queries, with focus on complex CTE-based aggregation and hierarchical data processing
  • Optimize high-impact endpoints generating large database load (up to millions of rows per request)
  • Improve schema design, indexing strategy, and data access patterns to reduce query latency
  • Review and tune PostgreSQL internals (statistics, vacuuming, bloat, execution plans)
  • Monitor and optimize database performance (connections, memory, I/O, locks) in Cloud SQL or equivalent environments
  • Run benchmarking and load testing to define performance baselines and identify system limits
  • Define and support a scaling strategy for large datasets and future model growth
  • Plan and execute PostgreSQL version upgrades with minimal downtime and stable query plans
  • Support schema migrations for evolving API and data requirements, including rollback strategies
  • Deliver clear performance reports with bottlenecks, root causes, and prioritized fixes
What you bring
  • Strong experience with relational databases in production environments
  • Advanced SQL skills (CTEs, window functions, recursive queries, large-scale aggregations)
  • Strong ability to analyze query execution plans
  • Experience with indexing strategies, schema design, and query optimization
  • Solid understanding of database performance tuning (statistics, vacuuming/bloat concepts, memory, I/O, connections)
  • Experience with managed relational database services (e.g. Cloud SQL, AWS RDS, Azure Database for PostgreSQL or equivalents) will be a plus
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues on large datasets and high-load systems
  • Experience with benchmarking and load testing databases, including identifying performance limits
  • Experience with database migrations and upgrades in production environments
  • B2 level of English, both written and spoken
What you'll get
  • EDU corporate community (300+ members): tech communities, interest clubs, events, a small R&D lab, a knowledge base, and a dedicated AI track
  • Licenses for AI tools: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and others
  • Private medical care with LuxMed
  • Kafeteria MyBenefit credits for stores, restaurants, and cafés
  • Access to a Multisport membership to stay active
  • Glasses reimbursement program
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent
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