Senior Manager, Database Platform

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Ladders (Client)
Location: United States (Remote – US based candidates only)
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $242,250 – $275,000 annually

About the Role

For our client, a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Database Platform to join the team. This role will lead a database platform function focused on reliability, scalability, and strong engineering practices in a high-velocity environment. You will guide a team of engineers responsible for evolving the database architecture, supporting secure multi-tenant systems, and ensuring the platform can keep pace with product and security requirements. The position will partner closely with engineering and product stakeholders to set technical direction and improve the way data is designed, reviewed, and operated across the organization.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of approximately 8 engineers building a database platform function.
  • Technical Direction: Define technical direction for the data platform, including schema design and scalability principles.
  • Reliability & Availability: Own database reliability, including establishing service-level objectives for availability and data integrity.
  • Standards & Reviews: Establish schema review processes and data modeling standards for evolving capabilities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functional on data contracts and API design.
  • Execution & Prioritization: Prioritize engineering work based on security and product requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: 5-7 years of experience leading database engineering teams, particularly with PostgreSQL and hybrid data stores.
  • Migrations: Proven track record in schema migration strategies for high-velocity environments with zero-downtime.
  • Architecture: Experience with multi-tenant architectures, including data isolation and security.
  • Performance: Strong database performance optimization skills, including indexing and query analysis.
  • Programming & Operations: Proficiency in Go, Python, or SQL, with a focus on production-level PostgreSQL operations.
  • Note: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Benefits & Perks

  • Inclusive team culture that values diversity and promotes growth.
  • Opportunities for career development within a dynamic and growing team.
  • Collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their families.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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