Senior Database Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases

• Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts

• Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases

• Design and implement security solutions including Center for Internet Security benchmarks and auditing

• Design and certify next generation database technologies

• Consult with and advise management and multiple clients on high impact data or database management issues, influencing strategic direction

• Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology

• Develop management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Database Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and above) in large‑scale enterprise environments  

• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture (Engine internals, storage, memory, TempDb, transaction logs)                                            

• Expertise in Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and other High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)                                            

• Proven skills in performance tuning (query optimization, indexing strategies, wait stats, execution plans)                                            

  
  

  Ability to troubleshoot L2 level production incidents, provide RCA as per SLAs 

• Leads technical discussions during major incidents, ensuring clear and concise communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Strong ownership mindset for production systems

• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive actions

• Automation experience using Python/PowerShell

• AI knowledge required

Job Expectations:

• The role involves providing L2 production support for large‑scale, enterprise SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on high availability, performance, and platform stability for mission‑critical systems.

• The role requires Expertise in SQL Server architecture, HA/DR technologies, and performance tuning.

  
  

  Responsibilities include 12×7 production support, incident troubleshooting with RCA delivery within SLAs, proactive capacity and performance management, and execution of patching, technology refresh, and build activities.

• The engineer also ensures standardized maintenance, security, and compliance across the SQL estate.