> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1757946-specialist-database-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1757946-specialist-database-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist Database Engineer - **Company:** TD Ameritrade - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $102,003.0 - $109,990.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Databases, Database Development, Database Queries, DevOps, Github, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.schwabjobs.com/financial-consultant-academy-opportunity-branch-network ## About the Role * 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience working with Oracle and SQL Server database Operations. * Experience in PostgreSQL is highly preferred * Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) experience is a must. * Have intermediate database development skills (Oracle and SQL Server is must, PostgreSQL is a plus) * Developing enterprise solutions to support in areas like backup, monitoring, alerting, security compliance, and patching for Oracle. * Experience in using CoPilot for automating manual jobs * Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (e.g., GitHub, GitActions, Bamboo, Bitbucket). * Experience with database performance tuning tools and techniques. * Strong ability to effectively manage multiple, competing, high-priority projects with varying deadlines and be able to work under pressure during production issues. * Ability to work well in a small team fast-paced environment. * Must be passionate about databases, data, and help others. * Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills, coupled with a desire to take on responsibilities and deliver with minimal defects. * Experience writing good documentation being detailed oriented. * Able to quickly grasp complex concepts and learn new technologies. * Experience in running standup, refinement, and retrospective is preferred. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field preferred. * Experience working with Microsoft Teams, Jira, Confluence, Remedy, Bamboo, GitHub and Bitbucket are a must. ## Description We are looking for a talented Specialist, Database Engineer to join our Advisor Services Technology (AST) Organization. We are aiming to re-architecting and rebuilding our database platforms to support our rapidly growing and evolving business. Our engineers are hands-on developers who excel in a dynamic, fast-moving, and agile environment. We are passionate about developing high quality, high performance, and scalable software. You'll be a part of Schwab's Advisor Services Database Team: A group of thought leaders responsible for database Technology strategy. Sound like a team you'd like to be a part of? Let's connect!, Advisor Services Technologies is looking for an ambitious, hard-working, and curious Database Engineer to join a team of developers at Austin, TX or Southlake, TX. This opportunity supports multiple development teams with large client (Advisors) facing, and back-office applications. You will work with results-oriented software professionals who share a passion for technology, innovation, and excellence. As a Specialist Database Engineer, you will assist the AST DBA Operations Team in Oracle, and SQL Server infrastructure support; Database development, performance tuning, life cycle management, migration, and automation efforts. You will also assist with running scrum/agile events and creating scrum artifacts, along with Database development work, troubleshooting production issues, writing cleanup scripts, handling maintenance tasks, DB patching support. The successful candidate will have a consistent track record of successfully supporting development teams and being engaged in DEV and PROD related DBA tasks. Weekend support for database related activities is required. What you're good at: * Support end-to-end database delivery for multiple Agile teams. * Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and delivery Enterprise-level database changes to production. * Troubleshooting production support and providing solutions while communicating technology issues in simple words. * Ownership of work and issues end-to-end * Writing queries, views, stored procedures, triggers and other database objects. * Implementing standard operating procedures, and cost-effective solutions. * Implement and support medium-level database migrations and optimization as part of consolidation and technology reduction efforts. * Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills, coupled with a desire to take on responsibilities and deliver with minimal defects. * Training associates and offshore developers as needed * Assist with streamlining and organizing documentation, sharing knowledge, ideas and concepts with the team, collaborate and truly believe in the concept of teamwork. ## Related Videos - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)