Senior Database Engineering Specialist, Cloud Migration and Platform Resiliency

Vanguard
Saint Davids, United States of America
2 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

Saint Davids, United States of America

Tech stack

Business Software
Business Systems
Cloud Computing
Databases
Amazon DynamoDB
PostgreSQL
MariaDB
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
Oracle Applications
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Database Performance
Cloud Migration
Redshift

Job description

Join our Database Engineering team as a Senior Database Engineering Specialist and help shape the future of cloud migration and platform resiliency. In this role, you'll design, support, and optimize critical database environments across cloud and on-prem platforms while partnering with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing solutions. We're looking for a strategic, hands-on expert who thrives in complex environments, drives outcomes, and brings deep experience with modern database technologies. If you're excited to influence large-scale transformation and support mission-critical applications, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Provides advanced level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for large business applications and databases.
  • Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists. Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
  • Performs database administration for mid-tier server databases. Performs day to day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes. Builds backup and recovery jobs.
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies. Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
  • Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
  • Trains and mentors staff. Resolves complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years database administrator, data modeling, business systems analyst, development, or related work experience.
  • Expertise with Cloud Based, relational and non-relational, database products such as- PostgresSQL, MySQL, MSSQL Server, Oracle, Neptune, MariaDB, DocumentDB, Aurora (PosgrsSQL and/or MySQL), Redshift, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, etc.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

About the company

About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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