About Albert Invent

Albert‘s mission is to Digitalize the World of Chemistry, using data and machine learning to drastically accelerate the invention of new materials. We are looking for individuals to join our strategy team to shape and execute our value creation strategy. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and love working in a fast-paced startup culture, we want you on our team!

Why Albert

• We have a huge impact. Albert is a small team with a big reach. Our Platform facilitates the invention of materials for tens of thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of applications - from coatings used on rockets to adhesives used in electric vehicles to 3D printed medical devices.
• We love distributed teams. Albert’s home-base is in the Bay Area, but we have multiple offices and employees sprinkled around the globe. In fact, over 50% of our employees work outside of California! An international remote culture is in our DNA.
• We care about you. Albert works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We work hard and we play hard.
• We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
• We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Albert team. If you think you might be a fit please apply!

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with the API team and Data Science team to build robust data pipelines and automations.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand database requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Optimize database queries and performance tuning to enhance overall system efficiency.
• Implement and maintain data security measures, including access controls and encryption.
• Monitor database systems and troubleshoot issues proactively to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Develop and enforce data quality standards and processes to maintain data integrity.
• Create and maintain documentation for database architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Expertise in SQL queries and stored procedures, with the ability to optimize and fine-tune complex queries for performance and efficiency.
• Experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana to monitor database performance and health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB and OpenSearch.
• Proficiency in AWS services, including Lambda functions, S3, ECS, RDS, and Cloudwatch Insights.
• Strong programming skills in Python or JavaScript, with the ability to write efficient, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.