Senior Database Architect
At Smartz Inc, we rely on our dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles that come with our rapidly evolving technical stack. We are seeking a results-oriented database engineer to help optimize the performance of our organization's databases. You will be enhancing our data storage capacity, writing new support programs and scripts, and troubleshooting database code.
To ensure success as a database engineer, you should exhibit knowledge of best practices in database management and experience in a similar role. A top-notch database engineer will be someone whose database optimization skills translate into the efficient flow of information throughout an organization.
About Us
Smartz was founded in June of 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan who has been a successful entrepreneur in the smart home industry for more than 10 years. Our team at Smartz wants to disrupt the PropTech Industry by providing advanced AI software that is compatible with industry leading smart home devices and will provide property owners and tenants with an all-in-one solution to all of their property management needs.
Our team uses the latest mobile technologies for all features of Smartz apps, which include live video streaming/recording, motion/sound alerts, AI powered object detection, video access sharing functions, etc. We always strive to develop innovative features to create secure and smart device management experiences for our users and business partners.
Benefits and Compensation
- Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Retirement and savings plan with company match
- Robust paid time off package
- Paid Company Holidays
Job Type
- Full-time (Champaign, IL)
Job Responsibilities
- Maintaining and enhancing the performance of existing database programs.
- Assisting database development teams in designing new database programs that meet the organization's data storage needs.
- Monitoring databases and related systems to ensure optimized performance.
- Writing new support programs and scripts to increase data storage capacity.
- Reviewing database and user reports, as well as system information.
- Performing debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts.
- Mentoring database administrators and providing them with technical support.
- Adhering to best practices in securely storing, backing up, and archiving data.
- Documenting processes related to database design, configuration, and performance.
- Keeping abreast of developments and best practices in database engineering.
Technical Skills Requirements
- Applicable licensing, certification, and registration.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in database engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and NoSQL technologies
- Extensive experience with database technologies and architecture.
- Sound knowledge of best practices in database engineering and data security.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or similar.
- Experience in building enterprise applications
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
Smartz’s commitment of diversity and inclusion is one we strive to continuously cultivate. We aim to provide everyone regardless of identity a space where they can grow and feel seen as a person first. These are more than just words to us; they are guidelines for how we build and foster our team, our leaders, and the core culture of our company. We are also an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with the law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. These requirements may include sharing information in the company's HRM system, regular testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape.
Skills Required
- Applicable licensing, certification, and registration
- At least 4 years of database engineering experience
- In-depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies
- Extensive experience with database technologies and architecture
- Knowledge of database engineering best practices and data security
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Experience building enterprise applications
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
What We Do
Smartz Inc. is a PropTech SaaS startup based in Champaign, Illinois, founded in June 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan. Its mission is to simplify property management by giving property owners, landlords, and managers cloud-based software—Smartz Portal, Tenant App, and Marketplace—that streamlines leasing, maintenance, finances, and marketing, with deep integration of third-party IoT smart devices to automate operations and improve the tenant living experience.
