Associate Database Engineer

We are looking for a talented Associate - 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 applications. You will work with results-oriented software professionals who share a passion for technology, innovation, and excellence.

As an Associate 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 assist with troubleshooting production issues, writing cleanup scripts, handling maintenance tasks, DB patching support, and participating in production support on-call rotation including weekends and 24/7 On-call rotation. The successful candidate will have a consistent track record of successfully supporting development teams and being engaged in DEV and PROD related DBA tasks.

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.
• Provide production support and participate in on-call rotation.

• 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 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 believing in the concept of teamwork.

• 6 months - 1 year of hands-on experience working with Oracle and Sql Server databases Operations or equivalent college project/Internship experience.
• Experience in PostgreSQL is nice to have
• Have beginner database development skills (Oracle and SQL Server is must, PostgreSQL is a plus) with Development experience: Tables, triggers, Stored procedures, functions, Packages,
• Experience in using CoPilot for automating manual jobs
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (e.g., GitHub, bamboo, GitActions).
• 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning, At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.