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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Engineer Consultant - **Company:** First Citizens - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Database, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle Databases, Netezza, System Availability, HybridCloud, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0c82b046-d260-45ef-9fba-bf8c962794f2 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Database Technologies OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Database Technologies * Deep understanding of database administration, architecture, engineering, and operational support. * Experience supporting mission-critical environments requiring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities. * Experience working within regulated environments with strong security and compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications * 10+ years of Database Administration, Engineering, or Architecture experience. * Experience supporting Banking, Financial Services, or other highly regulated industries. * Expertise with (preferably in this order) PostgreSQL , DB2 , Netezza , Oracle Database , SQL Server , MongoDB * Experience with various database and infrastructure management and monitoring tools * Experience leading technology modernization, cloud adoption, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Preferred Certifications * Certifications for PostgreSQL , DB2 , Netezza , Oracle Database , SQL Server , MongoDB Core Competencies * Enterprise Database Architecture * Cloud Database Engineering * AWS and Hybrid Cloud Technologies * Technical Leadership * Database Modernization * Security & Compliance Governance * Disaster Recovery & High Availability ## Description The Database Engineer Consultant serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, governing, and advancing enterprise database architecture, and engineering standards across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role provides technical leadership for database platforms, architecture reviews, cloud adoption initiatives, security compliance, disaster recovery strategies, automation, and emerging technology adoption by p resent ing technical alternatives and solutions to management that are reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective. It also p rovides consultative guidance to associates, management, and business units through expertise in multiple technologies. Responsibilities * + Define and maintain enterprise database architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures. + Provide governance and oversight for cloud and on-premises database designs. + Lead Architecture Review Group activities and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards. + Develop and maintain database architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures documentation. + Drive adoption of cloud database technologies across various environments. + Conduct research and development activities supporting database modernization and automation. + Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging platforms and technologies. + Design and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and high availability strategies. + Provide consultative direction and technical expertise across the Bank's database infrastructure landscape. + Advise business and technology partners on reliability, scalability, security, availability, and recovery solutions. + Support enterprise initiatives through architecture reviews and technology recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [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) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)