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Senior Database Engineer (SQL)

Costar Group

The Role

Overview

Design, build and maintain high‑performance data solutions on terabytes of data.

Key Responsibilities

  • data design
  • performance tuning
  • db architecture
  • data scaling
  • bi dashboards
  • tech evaluation

Tasks

-Drive the design of highly performant and highly available data solutions -Tune database performance using tools like SQL Profiler, Execution Plans -Define database architecture and development best practices -Build solutions that operate on massive amounts of data in high-transaction-volume applications -Create and maintain Power BI dashboards -Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices that can be leveraged to strengthen CoStar’s technology platform and development practices. -Work with QA resources to ensure that the software delivered is of the highest quality -Maintain documentation for database structures, processes, and best practices -Act as a key member of the product launch team and work closely with DevOps to resolve operational issues

Requirements

  • sql
  • elasticsearch
  • power bi
  • azure sql
  • python
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience with version control systems (e.g., TFS) -4+ years of SQL database development experience -Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., ElasticSearch) -Strong communication skills (with the business and technical partners) -A track record of commitment to prior employers -Comfortable facilitating discussions among database developers to exchange ideas and introduce new database technologies -Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) -Demonstrable track record of building and launching successful products that leverage terabytes of data -Database design, T-SQL programming, performance tuning, index analysis -Experienced in database performance testing and SQL code unit testing strategies and implementations -Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college -Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) -Scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation -Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and optimize queries

Benefits

-401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions -Life, legal, and supplementary insurance -Tuition reimbursement -On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day -Commuter and parking benefits -Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks -Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug -Paid time off -Employee stock purchase plan

The Company

About Costar Group

-Offers comprehensive data on properties, tenants, leases, and market conditions globally. -Known for its pioneering technology and research, delivers powerful insights to commercial real estate professionals. -Its旗舰平台, CoStar, provides unmatched property data, news, and analytics. -Platforms used by real estate professionals, from brokers to investors to property managers. -Expanded through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of LoopNet and Apartments.com. -Data-driven insights help clients make informed investment and leasing decisions, shaping the global real estate market.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial Real Estate

Residential

Apartments

Hospitality

Industrial

Retail

Office

Multifamily

Land

Investment Sales

Visa Sponsorship

-costar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.