Principal Database Engineer

Education Required:

Experience Required:

License/Certification Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Expert-level Microsoft SQL Server administration, engine internals, high availability/disaster recovery (HADR) strategies, and performance engineering. PostgreSQL or other enterprise relational database platforms, including database design, query optimization, and modernization pathways. Public cloud architectures (AWS/GCP), containerized environments (Kubernetes), and modern infrastructure automation principles. Observability and monitoring frameworks, including tools like Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry (preferred).
• Skill in: Advanced scripting and programming using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or equivalent languages to eliminate manual operational toil through automation. Database performance engineering, advanced SQL query tuning, and deep troubleshooting of distributed data systems. Influencing and presenting technical strategies and architectures to both technical teams and executive-level leadership.
• Ability to: Influence technical strategy and translate complex technical concepts into actionable architectures across multi-disciplinary engineering organizations. Balance urgent operational support and platform maintenance with strategic, forward-looking engineering innovation. Communicate complex technical designs clearly and author comprehensive technical standards and documentation. Act as a cultural catalyst for DevOps and SRE adoption within the broader database engineering community.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

• NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.