Sr Engineer, Database Engineering

Job Description

The Role: Sr. Engineer, Database Engineering. The Team: We are looking for a highly self-motivated hands-on Sr. Engineer, Database Engineering who would focus on our database infrastructures estate and automations and DevOps engineering within our enterprise solutions division. The Impact: This is an excellent opportunity to join Enterprise Solutions as we transform and harmonize our infrastructure into a unified place while also developing your skills and furthering your career as we plan to power the markets of the future. Whats in it for you: This is the place to hold your existing Database, Infrastructure, DevOps and Leadership skills while having the chance to become exposed to fresh and divergent technologies (e.g. AWS/ Snowflake/ Terraforms/Python/CI/CD) Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Assign tasks, manage workloads, and ensure team members meet project deadlines. Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs to enhance technical capabilities. Database Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server, Oracle, and other database systems. Manage and optimize databases hosted on **AWS RDS** and **AWS EC2** for performance, scalability, and security. Implement automated backup, restore, and recovery strategies for cloud-based databases. Manage database security policies, ensuring protection against unauthorized access. Performance & Optimization: Monitor database performance and proactively implement tuning strategies. Optimize AWS RDS instances and EC2-hosted databases for cost efficiency and performance. Analyze system logs, resolve issues, and ensure minimal downtime. Project & Change Management: Collaborate with development teams to support database design, deployment, and schema changes. Manage database migrations, upgrades, and patching processes, including AWS services. Incident & Problem Management: Act as an escalation point for critical database issues. Drive root cause analysis for incidents and ensure preventive measures are implemented. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, processes, and recovery procedures. Ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and AWS best practices. What Were Looking For: Technical Expertise : Proficient in SQL Server, Oracle, AWS RDS, and EC2 database environments. Cloud Knowledge : Strong understanding of AWS database services, including security, scaling, and cost optimization. Leadership Skills : Proven experience managing a DBA team or leading technical projects. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration. Certifications : Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle DBA certifications, or equivalent. Experience Requirements: Minimum 12+ years of hands-on DBA experience. At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role. Experience working with AWS RDS, AWS EC2, and on-premises database environments. Preferred Skills: Experience in PowerShell, T-SQL, and Python for automation. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployments.