AuctaneAU

Database Engineer (HYBRID REMOTE)

Auctane is a leading software provider for shipping and logistics, empowering eCommerce businesses with innovative solutions and exceptional support.

Auctane

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 150k-348k PLN

Poland only

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe.

The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Endicia, Metapack, GlobalPost, Packlink, and Return Rabbit. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes.

About the role

As DBE, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's relational database systems. This role will ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of critical data to support business operations and decision-making processes. The DBE will work closely with IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver efficient and scalable database solutions that meet the organization's current and future needs. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in SQL Server and Oracle database management systems, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to translate business requirements into effective relational database solutions. This role will be critical in maintaining the organization's data infrastructure, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring the optimal performance of mission-critical applications across the enterprise.

At Auctane, we value professionals at every stage of their career journey. When applying for this position, please note that we’ll assess your profile and skills based on your experience level—whether junior, intermediate, or senior. Our goal is to build a diverse and complementary team that brings together different perspectives and levels of expertise. If you’re excited to contribute to a newly formed team, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary ranges for this role:

Associate: up to 12 500 PLN gross/month

Mid: up to 16 450 PLN gross/month

Senior: up to 29.000 PLN gross/month

What will you be doing?

  • Develop database schemas, tables, and indexes to optimize performance and ensure data integrity.
  • Implement and maintain database security measures, including user authentication, access controls, and data encryption.
  • Analyze and interpret database performance metrics to proactively identify areas for improvement
  • Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues such as slow queries, database locks, and resource contention.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration adjustments.
  • Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data availability and integrity.
  • Optimize database indexes, query execution plans, and caching strategies to improve application responsiveness and scalability.
  • Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Configure and maintain database replication, clustering, or failover mechanisms to provide resilience against hardware failures, network outages, or natural disasters.
  • Stay abreast of emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices through self-study, training, and participation in industry forums and conferences.
  • Collaborate with software developers to design database schemas that align with application requirements and development workflows.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to database best practices, performance guidelines, and data access patterns.
  • Work closely with application developers to optimize SQL queries, data access patterns, and database interactions for maximum efficiency

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field In-depth knowledge and proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language)
  • Proficiency in managing SQL database systemsStrong understanding of database design principles, including normalization, indexing, and data modeling
  • Experience in database administration tasks such as installation, configuration, backup and recovery, security management, and performance tuning is important
  • Knowledge of database security best practices and experience in implementing security measures such as user authentication, access controls, encryption, and auditing are importantStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Communicative level of English

What will make you stand out?

  • Experience with:
  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • Amazon Web Services
  • C# .Net

What do we offer?

🗓️ Annual Salary Review: We are reviewing the salaries of all our teams annually in order to evaluate an increase according to individual performance and the business results.

📙 Personal Training Budget. Up to 7.000/ 4.100 PLN/year training budget (certifications, conferences attendance, etc.) to invest in your professional development. We want to help you improve your technical skills, feel involved in the product community, and develop your soft skills to lead teams and manage other stakeholders.

🌅 Up to 30 days of vacation per year (additional days are granted along with seniority at AUCTANE).

💙 Up to 500 PLN/year to match your NGO donations! We are happy to support your initiatives by duplicating the amount donated.

💜 Lunch card

😊 Volunteer day. You can take 1 day off per year in order to participate in volunteering activities! We will love to see some pictures in our slack!

Referral Fee 🔗 We need your support in hiring top-class talent! We offer a referral bonus of 4k-20k PLN, depending on the complexity of the role and the hiring process.

👩‍⚕️We have an Employee Assistance Program with psychological assistance free of charge.

⚖️ Great work-life balance We offer a flexible work schedule and will do our best to adapt to your personal situation. Working in a fast-paced environment can be intense, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy your free time!

💜 An inclusive and upbeat work environment Leave your suit behind... we’re a t-shirt and converse kind of place! More importantly, our company culture promotes diversity and inclusion. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid, and we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.

🌍 A cross-cultural atmosphere We are a truly international team of 20 nationalities that speak 10 languages. Our company language is English and all internal communication and company-wide meetings are in English.

🏟️ Company events Work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.

📺 Internal and external training, free access to online training platforms such as Linkedin Learning

🏠 Possibility to work in a home-office using equipment provided by AUCTANE, or in our office prepared in accordance with all safety requirements.

🗺️ Languages classes every week. Thirsty for knowledge? Learn a new language by joining our free English/Spanish/German classes. You can connect and enjoy taking up a new language or improving your current skills with one of our great instructors.

🏥 Free private medical insurance.

📄 Attractive life insurance.

🏐 Co-financing for sports and recreational activities

🏐 Gym membership co-financing

Do you want to know a little bit more about the team? Please, don’t hesitate to reach out to Amazing Auctane-PL and our Instagram

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Salary

Salary: 150k-348k PLN

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Poland +/- 0 hours

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Auctane has been a leader in the mailing and shipping industry for over 25 years, delivering innovative software solutions designed to solve the unique challenges faced by eCommerce businesses today. Through a comprehensive suite of products, such as ShipStation, Stamps.com, Packlink, and ShipEngine, Auctane provides powerful tools that empower merchants to optimize their fulfillment processes. With a reach that spans over 3 million customers worldwide, Auctane has facilitated more than $200 billion in global transactions and processed over 3 billion orders annually.

At Auctane, we believe that shipping should be streamlined and efficient. Our commitment to simplifying this vital aspect of business operations means we continuously seek to partner with industry giants and create groundbreaking solutions. We understand that modern consumers expect nothing less than excellence, and our goal is to make shipping a seamless experience that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. As the eCommerce landscape evolves, Auctane remains dedicated to helping businesses navigate this dynamic environment, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

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