Database Engineer, Fully Remote (Worldwide)

Imagine a world where millions of financial transactions flow seamlessly every single month, powering innovation across health, education, and entertainment. That's the exciting reality at Ruby Labs, and it's where you come in. We're building something truly special, a high-scale payment orchestration system that stands at the very heart of our global operations. If you're passionate about databases, love tackling complex scaling challenges, and thrive in an environment where data correctness and performance are non-negotiable, then this might just be your next big adventure. We're searching for a brilliant Database Engineer to own, evolve, and truly elevate our critical data infrastructure. This is a chance to make a massive impact from anywhere in the world.

About Ruby Labs

Ruby Labs is a leading technology company dedicated to creating and operating innovative consumer products across diverse industries. Our teams drive the future, pushing boundaries in health, education, and entertainment. We are always looking for passionate individuals to join us in shaping the next generation of consumer-led products. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/

Overview of the Role

We are rapidly expanding our payment orchestration system, a crucial platform processing millions of financial transactions monthly across various providers, regions, and products. This system sits at the intersection of payments, billing, subscriptions, analytics, and internal CRM tools. Here, data correctness, performance, and reliability are absolutely mission-critical. With our transaction volume and customer base growing rapidly, the database layer has become one of our system's most vital components. We need a strong Database Engineer to lead its future, ensuring it remains fast, reliable, and ready for long-term growth. You will be joining a high-talent, fully remote engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable database solutions for our high-volume payment orchestration system.
Optimize database performance, query efficiency, and data storage to handle ever-increasing transaction loads.
Ensure data integrity, security, and availability across all database environments.
Develop and enforce best practices for database schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand data requirements and provide expert database guidance.
Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent downtime.
Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patches with minimal disruption.
Evaluate and introduce new database technologies or tools that enhance our infrastructure.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Database Engineer or similar role, working with high-volume, mission-critical systems.
Deep expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and strong SQL skills.
Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and scaling strategies.
Familiarity with distributed systems and data partitioning techniques.
Understanding of database security best practices and data privacy regulations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly.

What You'll Gain

Be a foundational part of a rapidly growing, high-talent engineering organization.
Influence the architecture and direction of a critical payment system handling millions of transactions globally.
Work in a fully remote, worldwide environment that values autonomy and impact.
Collaborate with passionate, innovative teams pushing the boundaries of consumer products.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
A chance to truly own and evolve a vital part of our technology stack.