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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Database Engineering - **Company:** Oneida Indian Nation - **Location:** Verona, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Nutanix, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_d070a6988 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. * 8-10+ years of overall experience in systems engineering and/or database management. * 3-5+ years of direct people management experience. * Strong hands-on background with: SQL Server & database administration, Enterprise Data Warehouse environments, Server/OS administration, Virtualization (VMware, Nutanix), Azure or other cloud services * Experience with Active Directory, SAN/disk technologies, networking fundamentals; gaming/hospitality systems are a strong plus. * Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment. * Excellent communication skills and proven leadership capability. * On-site presence required; ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation. ## Description A rapidly growing organization in the hospitality/entertainment sector is seeking a Manager of Systems & Database Engineering to lead a high-performing technical team responsible for mission-critical infrastructure and data environments. This leader will oversee both systems and database functions (approximately 60% systems & 30% data) while also serving as a hands-on technical resource and strategic partner across IT. What You'll Do * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ Systems Engineers to Database Administrators * Plan, assign, and track day-to-day work; ensure training, performance management, and continuous improvement. * Oversee administration, maintenance, and proactive monitoring of servers, operating systems, virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix), and cloud environments (Azure). * Provide hands-on leadership for SQL Server database design, administration, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security. * Manage and enhance the Enterprise Data Warehouse and all application-related database frameworks. * Direct on-prem to cloud transformation initiatives and support hybrid architectures. * Ensure availability, reliability, and resiliency of mission-critical systems, including revenue-generating platforms. * Lead and enforce change management and SDLC processes. * Drive accurate documentation, project tracking, reporting, and operational transparency. * Partner closely with Application, Infrastructure, and Security teams to support integrations, upgrades, and enhancements. * Oversee 24/7 on-call coverage for responsible systems; manage escalation and vendor coordination. * Analyze workload, forecast priorities, and communicate risks and roadblocks to leadership. * Support the development of IT strategies, standards, and policies aligned with business objectives. * Foster a culture rooted in collaboration, professionalism, accountability, and customer service excellence. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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