Database Developer

About Tantalus Systems (TSX: GRID)

Tantalus is a technology company dedicated to helping utilities modernize their distribution grids by harnessing the power of data across all their devices and systems deployed throughout the entire distribution grid – from the substation to the EV charger located behind the meter. We offer smart grid solutions across multiple levels: intelligent connected devices, communications networks, data management, enterprise applications and analytics. Learn more at http://www.tantalus.com/.

Come join us if you’re interested in being part of an entrepreneurial team, solving complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions that will directly impact the electrification of everything and the decarbonization of our society.

We have operations throughout the United States and Canada with offices in Burnaby (British Columbia, Canada), Raleigh (North Carolina, USA), and Norwalk (Connecticut, USA).

This position offers a competitive salary plus variable compensation based on performance targets and business objectives.  Tantalus also offers generous benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

The Opportunity:
The Database Developer is a key member of the Product Development team, responsible for supporting the database technologies embedded in our broad product line and contributing to the ongoing evolution of the platform. This role will play a critical part in transitioning our current database infrastructure to a cloud-native architecture, and building out a new business layer to generate insights and reporting from time-series based data. The role also includes maintaining the current business and data access layer, implemented in SQL and Stored Procedures.

The Database Developer will work closely with development teams to support data modeling while maintaining high performance, scalability, and operational efficiency within systems deployed both on-premises and in cloud environments.

Location of Position:
This is a hybrid position based in our Burnaby, BC office.

Specifically, the Database Developer will:

• Take ownership of data modeling to support product development teams in the development of new features and products.

• Design and build out an architecture to achieve horizontal scalability of our data layer.

• Contribute to the development of a cloud-native platform, including the integration of multiple different backend technologies into a common platform.

• Review, maintain, and enhance the current database systems which provide the foundations of multiple product lines.

• Optimize database performance and ensure system reliability across platforms.

• Ensure the ongoing scalability and performance of the underlying database systems.

What you Bring:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in database development, with strong knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL.

• Solid experience in database design, maintenance, and performance optimization in both on-premises and cloud environments.

• Experience with cloud-native tools and technologies, including experience with data warehousing and analytics.

• Strong Linux background.

• Deep understanding of data modeling, database architecture, and system resource/performance considerations.

• Experience with cloud environments and database migration strategies.

• Expertise in SQL, stored procedures, and analytic functions, preferably with Oracle and PostgreSQL with TimescaleDB.

• Experience with database connection and data access libraries and tools in a Linux environment using Oracle/PostgreSQL in Python, Java, C/C++, and Go.

• Proven track record of supporting mission-critical database systems in production environments.

• Familiarity with database operations, monitoring, and security best practices.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Experience with data lakes, and cloud-based databases such as MongoDB or Snowflake.

• Experience with large-scale database migration projects.

• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL TimescaleDB, and other open-source database management systems.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing technologies.

Personal Attributes Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

• Adaptability and eagerness to work in evolving technical environments

If you possess some of the key skills and experiences outlined in the job posting and are genuinely interested in the position, we invite you to take a chance and submit your application. We value diverse perspectives, unique skills, and believe in the power of potential over specific qualifications.

Tantalus is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at careers@tantalus.com.