At Hallmark Labs, we're enabling groundbreaking digital experiences that create meaningful human connections for one of the world's most trusted and recognized brands. The digital subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Inc., we are a company for people who want to leverage their tech skills and experience to execute on innovative digital products that matter. We are Hallmark Labs. Tech with a heart.

At Hallmark Labs, you will work with developers and business stakeholders to understand the business needs for data and create, maintain, and monitor secure and highly performant databases. You are passionate about data and not only enjoy data schema design, but are comfortable with various DB tools and types of databases. You know that good data and well designed and maintained databases are critical to any business. 

The job involves the following responsibilities:
 

• Design, develop and maintain multiple databases 
• Database performance tuning, testing and benchmarking 
• Establish database development standards 
• Collaborate with fellow data engineers, take ownership of design and data projects 
• Document systems, code and processes as necessary 

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Database Engineer 
• 2+ years of professional MySQL or PostgreSQL

• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning experience

• Experience with cloud services

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Database Engineer 

• Familiarity with microservice data schema design 
• eCommerce experience 

• Hands on DBA experience
• Experience with AWS 
• 3 + years of experience with MySQL
• Familiarity with creating ERDs using various tools 
• Familiarity with iterative software development 
• Experience with high availability configurations
• Experience analyzing issues from the application tier to database

• Experience with disaster recovery and backup experience in a professional setting

• BS in Computer Science

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT. Individual file size attachment limit is 10 MB.

LIVE WELL:
Excellent medical benefits
401(k) match up to 5%
Life insurance policy for every employee, at no cost
Fitness reimbursement
Cell phone and home internet reimbursement
Carpool and parking pass cash-out program
Generous maternity/paternity leave
Employee assistance programs

REFUEL:
Fully stocked kitchen with fresh fruit and delicious snacks and beverages
Monthly catered lunches
Soft serve machine 24/7
Great eateries close by, oh, and we're near the beach!

WORK HAPPY:
Massage chairs and bicycles
Onsite free parking
Company events
Flexible PTO
Flexible work hours/work from home
Professional development
Education reimbursement

Hallmark Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.