Staff Database Engineer

Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get compelling consumer products to market faster. We deliver a suite of credit and identity monitoring tools, privacy protection, and a financial ads marketplace via embeddable widgets or a clean, modern API. Our private label offerings help drive revenue and increase engagement for our customers while empowering millions of consumers to achieve their financial goals.

As a remote-first company, we're focused on providing opportunities for high performing individuals to have deep impact in the fast growing fintech space. A clear mission, a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to experiment empower us individually and together deliver the best products for our clients and users.

Staff Database Engineers at Array are hands-on technical leaders who focus on the design, development, and optimization of our backend database systems. They work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, product, UX, and senior leadership to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of data systems. Senior Database Engineers bring deep expertise in database management and architecture, focusing on SQL, Postgres, and integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and functionality. This role is pivotal in leading key technical initiatives, mentoring peers, and aligning our data infrastructure with business goals.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a 180-day evaluation period, typically structured as a 1099 contract, though full-time employment can be arranged if needed. During this period, you will be expected to work on complex tasks with some ambiguity, utilize AI tools to enhance efficiency, and collaborate with the CEO, product managers, and senior leadership. At the end of the 180 days, we will evaluate whether to transition to full-time employment, extend the contract, or conclude the engagement.

All FTE engineering positions at Array can and will be expected to be on-call (rotational) after a training and ramp period.

You Will:

• Be open to feedback on your code and data architecture.
• Focus on backend systems, database optimization, and architecture, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Leverage AI tools to automate tasks and improve database efficiency.
• Lead by example, mentoring junior developers and non-developers to successfully adopt AI tools in their workflows.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, acting as a force multiplier for productivity.
• Prioritize developer experience and data velocity, ensuring smooth development cycles.
• Maintain a habit of using AI tools to think, build, and ship faster—it's your default, not an afterthought.

You Have:

• Experience designing and building database systems from the ground up and scaling them to support production users.
• Experience with SQL availability groups.
• A strong understanding of database performance tuning, optimization, and AI-assisted automation.
• Excitement about AI's role in database management and experience using it to enhance processes.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server development and architecture.
• A track record of building and maintaining reliable backend infrastructure in an API-driven environment.
• Strong opinions on best practices in database management, with the ability to mentor and influence others.
• A bias towards action and delivery in iterative phases, emphasizing practical solutions over perfection.
• A belief that AI is reshaping work, you instinctively use it to accelerate everything you do.

Pay Transparency: $300 a day for the paid interview. $80/hr for the 180 day contract. 

Expected Interview Process: Recruiter conversation - Paid Interview test (2 days) - Meet the Principal Database Engineer.

Array Offers All Full Time Employees the following Benefits and Perks (benefits start upon conversion to Full Time):

• Full medical, dental, and vision, premiums covered at 100% for full-time employees and 70% for dependents
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave + 14 company holidays to encourage a healthy work-life blend
• 100% 401k match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Generous and competitive parental leave for all parents
• $1,000 desk setup subsidy to set-up your unique remote office
• $100/month to subsidize wifi/cell phone expenses
• Summer Fridays (half-day Fridays) typically from late May to the end of August
• AnniversArray Kits for work anniversaries

Not sure if you meet the Qualifications? We know that folks tend to only apply if they check every box. If you think you have the appropriate qualifications, but don't meet every single one, we encourage you to still apply. We'd love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace; we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Array will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants—if you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email to make your request.