Job responsibilities:
- Contribute as database administration and development expert, working with application development teams to develop, execute and support database modernization/optimization activities.
- Provide thought leadership and modernization support to application development (AD) teams through the analysis, migration, and post migration efforts for their database footprints.
- Partner with PaaS, DBaaS, and Cloud Delivery teams to resolve issues and influence implementation of self service capabilities to support the AD teams.
- Participate in tactical and strategic database modernization planning and development of database modernization patterns.
- Provide direct support for development teams performing database modernization activities.
- Support AD teams in troubleshooting and resolution of production database issues and contribute to root cause analysis supporting problem management workstreams.
- Perform proactive reviews of database implementations to enhance performance, efficiency, resiliency, and cost optimization.
- Contribute to the design and development of tools to accelerate modernization efforts.
- Support AD teams in upskilling database development and support competencies.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
- Hands-on practical experience in database system design, performing database development and performance testing, and ensuring operational stability.
- 5+ years’ experience working as database administrator for Oracle and/or SQL Server, and experience with AWS and/or Azure and associated database services.
- Experience supporting databases in DevOps and proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods.
- Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
- Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Demonstrable experience performing database upgrades and migrations.
- Must be able to self-motivate to support delivery whether individually or as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Strong desire to master emerging technologies and share experience with other team members.
- Ability to adjust and adapt role to support team success.
- In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
- Direct experience with NoSQL databases.