Database Systems Engineer

Description

We’re hiring a skilled and detail-oriented Database Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology (IT) team. In this role, you’ll support and optimize Alturas Analytics’ laboratory and business systems by managing database infrastructure, developing custom applications and queries, and ensuring data performance, security, and reliability. You’ll play an important role in maintaining efficient, high-performing systems that enable our team to focus on delivering high-quality scientific work.

Starting salary: $95,000+, DOE.

This position is on‑site only in Moscow, Idaho. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, July 24, 2026. The first review of applications will begin on that date.

Alturas Analytics, Inc. is a contract research organization, bioanalytical laboratory providing personalized MS/MS bioanalytical services to the pharma and biotech industries worldwide. We are a growing, privately owned company working with our collaborators to aid in the treatment and cure of disease. Joining the Alturas team means becoming a part of a supportive and passionate community. Our staff consists of talented, dedicated individuals who are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients.

Our goal is simple – to ensure that Alturas employees thrive so that we can do the best possible work in our field, ensuring greater care for our world.

• We pay 100% of your premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance and a portion of the premium for dependent coverage
• PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
• Bonus program based on company-wide goals
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (with company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options – including Dependent Care
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability at no cost to you
• Safe Harbor 401k with an automatic 3% employer contribution with additional 1% match option
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and Accident insurance

• Work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and promotion
• Relaxed yet professional environment
• Wellness program including bike/walk to work incentive
• Charitable donation matching and paid time off for volunteering
• Monthly catered lunches, holiday celebrations, unlimited coffee, beverages, snacks and more!

The Database Systems Engineer supports the IT Department and reports to the Chief Information Officer. This role combines the responsibilities of a DBA (Database Administrator) and DB Dev (Database Developer) to support the company’s laboratory and business systems. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, configuring, testing, maintaining, performance tuning, backup/recovery and troubleshooting for database systems, as well as developing in‑house database applications and writing custom queries.

• Plans and maintains database server infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems and database software.
• Installs, configures and upgrades database systems including but not limited to Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database.
• Performs data migrations and ensures compatibility with existing systems and applications.
• Performs database performance monitoring and tuning to optimize application performance.
• Patches database backend periodically.
• Creates, tests and implements database backup, restoration and disaster recovery plans.
• Works with internal end users to understand user requirements and to develop custom applications, reports and queries for data export/import.
• Designs, tests and deploys databases to ensure database normalization, performance optimization and regulatory compliance.
• Codes and tests the application and custom queries with excellent understanding of good programming practices.
• Releases applications and queries for production per Alturas software lifecycle management processes.
• Maintains database security, access controls and data integrity.
• Provides technical leadership and may supervise, train and mentor database or IT staff as assigned.

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