Senior Database Engineer

About the role

The Upbound Group is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to oversee all databases within the company’s IT environments, both on-prem and cloud. This role is based in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based databases (AWS Aurora PostgreSQL & MySQL)
• Analyze existing database systems and recommend improvements
• Build and maintain automation scripts for installation, management, configuration, monitoring, upgrading, and patching of data infrastructure
• Assist application development & data services teams in designing new database programs
• Maintain and monitor databases to ensure optimized performance and cost savings
• Perform debugging procedures and resolve conflicts
• Mentor database administrators and provide SME support
• Document processes related to database design, configuration, and performance
• Stay updated on developments and best practices in database engineering
• Support existing data platforms teams, as needed, and act as an escalation point
• Plan and manage technical projects involving other teams and communicate effectively
• Recognize and understand technology impacts within the business
• Provide technical input to solution development plans and concept documents
• Contribute to technical research on new technologies, processes, or procedures and document findings
• Configure and administer Oracle & SQL Server database servers (plus)
• Perform project management duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities

• Interact with other teams within the Digital Infrastructure organization, Spend Management Organization, Managed Infrastructure Services provider (onshore and offshore), and various contracted IT resources
• Meet frequently with various business units and stakeholders to assess and evaluate information technology needs
• Must have a strong and outgoing personality and be able to build relationships with technology and business teams across the company
• Interact routinely with vendors, service providers, consultants/advisors, cloud service providers, and professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field AND 7+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with on-prem and cloud architectures
• Experience with database high availability concepts and methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, configure, and administer databases on-prem and DBaaS
• Experience in scripting in any language, preferably Python or Bash
• Demonstrated ability with automation using any tools, preferably Ansible and Terraform
• Demonstrated ability with GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and DB source version control tools such as Liquibase
• Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively and demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and performance tuning tools
• Proficiency in SQL Tuning and experience with writing queries and stored procedures
• Able to translate complex technical information across all levels of the organization
• Able to multitask; team player with a focus on results and fostering partnerships with business units
• Strong, proven problem-solving skills and ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, driving solutions through to completion
• Familiarity with NoSQL Databases and Data Lake technologies (plus)

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation
Full health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
401(k) match, (5%/4%)
DTO (discretionary time off)
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning