Database Engineer II

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Introduction:

The Database Engineer II plays a key role in supporting and optimizing Tekion’s database environments. This role develops, maintains, and scales database solutions that ensure performance, availability, and security. It involves cross-functional collaboration, hands-on development, and growing ownership of key database operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements database solutions, including schema changes, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.

• Performs performance tuning, query optimization, and diagnostics to resolve system bottlenecks.

• Monitors and manages database health, backups, and failover procedures across environments.

• Automates recurring maintenance and data processing tasks using SQL and scripting tools.

• Collaborates with development, DevOps, and product teams to align database design with application needs.

• Participates in code reviews, documentation, and the enforcement of best practices.

• Supports incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in database engineering or administration

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

• Proficiency in SQL, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), and data management tools

• Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, and recovery strategies

• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across engineering and infrastructure teams

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.

• Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.

• Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture.

Current Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby.

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