IT Solution Architect, Data Engineer

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Plan, design, install, and configure Oracle, PostgreSQL, and cloud-based databases (GCP, AWS) across production and lower environments, ensuring seamless integration with network systems; Implement and maintain robust database architectures to support business-critical applications, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security; Perform database upgrades and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and seamless transition to newer versions or different platforms; Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into scalable and efficient technical architectures; Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions; Monitor process lag, analyze statistics, and identify network and disk bottlenecks, implement tuning measures to optimize replication performance; Analyze and optimize SQL queries, utilizing tools such as EXPLAIN PLAN to identify and address performance bottlenecks, including full-table scans and high-cost operations; Apply SQL hints and other optimization techniques to improve query performance, ensuring efficient use of resources and faster query execution times; Design and manage ETL processes using Apache Airflow, Python, and other relevant tools to ensure accurate and timely data extraction, transformation, and loading into target systems; Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline database management, deployment, and configuration processes; Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to ensure repeatable and consistent infrastructure provisioning and management; Utilize BigQuery for data storage and analytics, designing and optimizing queries to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing; Implement monitoring solutions to continuously track database performance, resource utilization, and availability, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact operations; and Perform regular maintenance tasks, including patching, backups, and security updates, to ensure database systems are up-to-date and secure. Position will be headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and allows for telecommuting from various unanticipated worksites throughout the United States.

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, or related field, plus 2 years of post-baccalaureate experience as a Database Administrator or a related position. Experience must include: Oracle Database, PostgreSQL Database, AWS, and CI/CD Pipeline. Position will be headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and allows for telecommuting from various unanticipated worksites throughout the United States.

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play, and connect!

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected] to initiate the accommodations process. 

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:  

• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
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