Senior Engineer

Overview Responsibilities Database Architecture, Implementation & Administration (30%)Design, install, configure, and maintain high-performance enterprise database systems across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL platforms.Manage database storage, tablespaces, provisioning, and capacity planning to accommodate rapid retail data growth (inventory, sales, customer data).Implement and manage high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including Oracle RAC/Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and PostgreSQL replication. Performance Optimization & Tuning (25%)Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database indexing.Analyze execution plans and utilize native tools (e.g., Oracle AWR/ADDM, SQL Server Profiler, PostgreSQL EXPLAIN ANALYZE) to ensure sub-second query response times for retail applications.Optimize database parameters, memory allocation, and I/O configurations at the operating system level. Security, Compliance & Data Integrity (20%)Establish and enforce robust database security policies, user access controls, and data encryption (at rest and in transit) to ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and other retail data regulations.Develop, test, and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to guarantee zero data loss for critical business transactions.Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and patch management across all database environments. Automation, Migration & DevOps Integration (15%)Write and maintain advanced scripts (Shell, PowerShell, Python, or PL/SQL) to automate routine administrative tasks, monitoring alerts, and data maintenance procedures.Lead complex data migration projects, including cross-platform database migrations, cloud movements (AWS/Azure), and version upgrades. oCollaborate with software engineering teams to support CI/CD pipelines, database schema deployments, and agile development cycles. Mentorship & Strategic Planning (10%)Provide tier-3 technical support for critical database escalations and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.Evaluate emerging database technologies and trends to advise leadership on infrastructure modernization strategies. oMentor junior engineers and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the database environment. Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related quantitative field. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in database administration and engineering. Technical Proficiencies:Proven expertise managing enterprise-grade Oracle (19c or higher), Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases.Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL and procedural languages (PL/SQL, T-SQL, PL/pgSQL).Deep understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems. What You Get Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic retail brands. Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands.Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement. Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. About Catalyst Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all. For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page. Pay Range USD $103,500.00 - USD $172,500.00 /Yr. Options Apply Apply Submit a Referral Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com