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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.\nJob Introduction:\nThe 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.\nKey Roles & Responsibilities:\nDesigns and implements database solutions, including schema changes, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.\n\nPerforms performance tuning, query optimization, and diagnostics to resolve system bottlenecks.\n\nMonitors and manages database health, backups, and failover procedures across environments.\n\nAutomates recurring maintenance and data processing tasks using SQL and scripting tools.\n\nCollaborates with development, DevOps, and product teams to align database design with application needs.\n\nParticipates in code reviews, documentation, and the enforcement of best practices.\n\nSupports incident response and root cause analysis for database-related issues.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n4-6 years of experience in database engineering or administration\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field\n\nProficiency in SQL, scripting (e.g., Python, Bash), and data management tools\n\nExperience with database performance tuning, monitoring, and recovery strategies\n\nFamiliarity with relational and NoSQL platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work across engineering and infrastructure teams\n\nPerks & Benefits\nOpportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.\n\nImpactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.\n\nInnovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture.\n\nCurrent Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby\nNote: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!\nTekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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