In a nutshell We rely on world-class data foundations and place a relentless focus on performance, reliability, and scale. Our Database Engineers are the specialists who enable our teams to build and operate high-impact, data-driven features while shaping how databases are used across the company. With your expertise, you’ll drive the effective, efficient, and secure operation of the systems that power an effortless shopping experience for millions of customers Tricks of the trade
Strategy: Drive best-in-class database usage across engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions and promoting reliable, scalable design patterns.
Operations: Review and refine database deployments while guiding teams toward effective usage, and build automation that streamlines operations, reduces manual work, and ensures efficient, secure, and resilient database systems
Performance: Analyze performance degradations, troubleshoot operational issues, and deliver targeted optimizations that improve stability and resource usage
Reliability: Establish safeguards, processes, and standards that ensure high availability, data protection, and smooth operation in critical 24/7 environments
Knowledge Sharing: Distribute insights, best practices, and learnings across the company to elevate database expertise and empower teams to build with confidence
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Experience operating databases in high-availability, business-critical 24/7 production environments
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (bonus: AWS RDS/Aurora)
Hands-on experience with MongoDB (bonus: MongoDB Atlas)
Experience with Redis/Valkey (bonus: AWS ElastiCache)
Deep understanding of relational and non-relational databases
Advanced SQL schema modeling skills and the ability to spot weaknesses in designs and query patterns
Proficiency with Terraform or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tooling
Fluency in English (Dutch not required)
Picnic Perks ✍ Every expert was once a beginner! You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses. Make a difference You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!