Senior Database Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona

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Who we are...

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility. We develop technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. We are fostering the development of safe cities, working with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America. We are also creating smart roadways, serving the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. And we are a leading provider of connected systems, processing nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ individual tolling authorities.

Culture

Verra Mobility Corporation is a rapidly-growing, entrepreneurial company that operates with a people-first philosophy and approach. The company lives by its core values—Do What’s Right, Lead with Grace, Win Together, and Own It—in everything it does for its customers and team members. The company seeks to grow aggressively, both organically and through acquisition, to continue to be the undisputed market leader with these five core competencies: bias for action, customer focus, teamwork, drive for results, and commitment to excellence.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineer with mastery of database design, optimization, and cloud-based deployments. You will architect, implement, and optimize highly scalable database solutions to support our enterprise systems. This role demands deep technical leadership, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to solving complex data challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

Architect and optimize large-scale PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases for performance, scalability, and security.
Lead cloud database deployments and migration initiatives in AWS.
Design and implement APIs (Hasura or equivalent) for data access layers.
Drive automation in database administration, CI/CD integration, and schema management.
Collaborate with engineering teams to align database architecture with application needs.
Implement advanced monitoring, tuning, and disaster recovery strategies.
Ensure compliance with security, backup, and data governance requirements.
Mentor and guide engineers on database design and optimization best practices.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in database engineering, with proven leadership in enterprise-scale environments.
Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB).
Strong skills in SQL programming, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
Experience with Hasura, API creation, and integrating data services into microservice architectures.
Deep expertise in ETL design, data migration, and replication strategies.
Proficiency with Git automation and DevOps principles for database deployment.
Certifications in AWS or relevant database technologies preferred.
Must be located in Phoenix, AZ and be willing to commute into our Mesa, AZ office two days a week.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future and is only considering local Arizona talent.

Verra Mobility Values

An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:

Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
Lead with Grace. We express humility and compassion, and we are authentic and candid. Our employees demonstrate self-awareness, care for others, instill trust, and communicate effectively.
Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.

With your explicit consent which you provided as part of the application process, we will retain candidate personal data solely for the business purpose for which it was collected. In no event will we retain such data more than two (2) years following the closure of the recruitment process relating to the role for which you applied or in the event other related job opportunities arise within the company. Verra Mobility Applicant Privacy Notice

Verra Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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One of the most rewarding aspects about working at Verra Mobility is the emphasis leaders place on work-life integration. Having the flexibility to be open about family priorities, and leadership’s acceptance of working around them, fosters an environment where I show up as the best professional version of myself, with a concentrated focus on work, every single day.

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One of the things I look forward to the most working at Verra Mobility is the comradery that ensues with each challenge. It’s so refreshing coming into work each day knowing what a dedicated, and motivated group I have the pleasure to work with.