Senior Software Engineer – Database Optimizer

Castaigroupinc

Bulgaria
Base: €6,500 - €9,000 gross; bonus/equity: equity ...
On-site
Postgresql and/or mysql production experience
Go and/or c++ programming skills
Database troubleshooting and optimization expertise
Castaigroupinc is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in database optimization, with a focus on enhancing productivity through automation in cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL, strong programming skills in Go or C++, and a proactive mindset

Job Summary

  • Cast AI is building an autonomous infrastructure platform that continuously optimizes cloud-native databases without manual intervention.
  • The role involves designing intelligent systems to automatically detect performance degradation and generate pull requests for query and index improvements.
  • Candidates will work on a greenfield project using Go and C++ to create tools that make database optimization effortless for over 2,100 companies.

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Castaigroupinc is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in database optimization, with a focus on enhancing productivity through automation in cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL, strong programming skills in Go or C++, and a proactive mindset.

Salary

Base: €6,500 - €9,000 gross; Bonus/Equity: Equity options included; Benefits: Private health insurance, learning budget, equipment budget

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PostgreSQL and/or MySQL production experience
  • Go and/or C++ programming skills
  • Database troubleshooting and optimization expertise
  • Query planning and index optimization knowledge
  • WAL, transactions, and wire protocol understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Startup mindset with adaptability
  • Proactive problem-solving attitude
  • Experience with Kubernetes environments
  • Strong written and verbal English communication

Key Requirements

  • Residency in specified European countries
  • Production database debugging experience
  • Senior level software engineering background

Work Rights

Must reside in Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, or Ukraine

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