Sr Platform Engineer (US)

Zulily
West Chester, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

West Chester, United States of America

Tech stack

Azure
Software as a Service
Configuration Management
Databases
Couchbase
Database Security
Monitoring of Systems
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Scrum
Systems Integration
T-SQL
System Availability
Azure
Virtual Agents
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Job description

The Sr Platform Engineer supports QVC by leveraging deep SQL Server expertise to improve existing database environments and lead the design and implementation of advanced data architectures focused on security and reliability, and performance. You will guide modernization projects such as cloud migration and Azure deployments, collaborating across teams to create scalable solutions for QVC's critical enterprise and digital applications., * Install, configure, secure, administer, and monitor SQL Server infrastructure (on-prem and Azure: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

  • Provide production support and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
  • Troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and guide Root Cause Analysis and resolutions.
  • Develop and implement backup, recovery, and database management strategies, including upgrades and patches.
  • Support Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Mentor team members, foster collaboration, and serve as technical lead on projects.
  • Research and recommend SQL Server/Azure technologies, addressing risks and integrating automation and monitoring tools.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server administration, T-SQL development, and backup/recovery strategies, including recent versions (2022/2019/2016/2012).
  • Expertise in high availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Azure database environments, automation using PowerShell/Azure CLI, and familiarity with PostGreSQL, CosmosDB, or Couchbase.
  • Background in configuration management, database security, and compliance (PCI/SOX), with Agile/Scrum team experience.
  • Understanding of Agentic AI fundamentals and experience automating support tasks.

Benefits & conditions

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

About the company

Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road.

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