Sr. Database Engineer- Cloud

Accountabilities

• Own the reliability, performance, automation, and evolution of enterprise database platforms.
• Help move database operations toward scalable engineering practices by combining technical expertise with process improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Administer, optimize, and support enterprise SQL Server environments hosted in cloud infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability.
• Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, replication, failover strategies, and recovery testing.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement improvements using advanced diagnostics and monitoring tools.
• Automate database administration tasks through scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and repeatable engineering processes.
• Develop solutions using PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, CloudFormation, and related automation technologies to reduce operational effort.
• Integrate database practices into CI/CD workflows, supporting automated deployments, schema versioning, and modern release processes.
• Partner with application, DevOps, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve database architecture and deployment reliability.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migration efforts and adoption of additional managed database technologies.
• Improve platform reliability through monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, performance optimization, and operational improvements.
• Mentor team members, create documentation and operational standards, and contribute to building a proactive database engineering culture.
• Participate in production support activities and on-call rotations while continuously reducing operational risks.

Requirements

• Experienced database engineer with strong SQL Server expertise and a passion for automation, cloud technologies, and operational excellence.
• Comfortable working in complex enterprise environments, collaborating across teams, and driving improvements through engineering best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Proven experience designing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and failover testing.
• Experience supporting cloud-based database environments, particularly SQL Server workloads running on AWS infrastructure.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, T-SQL, and related tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, deployment automation, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with observability and monitoring solutions for database performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of secure database practices, including encryption, auditing, access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database CI/CD and schema management tools such as Flyway, Liquibase, or SSDT.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, DynamoDB, or other cloud database technologies.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Glue, Lambda, OpenSearch, or Bedrock.
• Exposure to AI-enabled data platforms and modern data engineering practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 USD, with final compensation based on experience, skills, education, and location.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retail savings plans with employer-supported programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career development.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives supporting mental health, financial wellness, and work-life balance.
• Performance-based incentives for eligible roles.
• Opportunity to contribute to technology solutions that support millions of users and improve critical business processes.