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# Sr. Database Engineer, SQL Server

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,900.0 - $202,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Software Debugging, Fault Tolerance, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Gitlab, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/edebe612-395c-45e5-afde-9b447d223c72/sr-database-engineer-sql-server

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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 * 5+ years of related work experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure SQL MI.
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 * Fundamental understanding of Microsoft SQL Server database internals.
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 * Experience working in Agile software development.
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 * Experience with source control management tools (Git, GitLab, GitHub).
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 * Intermediate to advanced level of expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
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 * General understanding and experience with Windows operating system, network, and containers.
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 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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 * Experience designing and deploying fault-tolerant, distributed, and highly available database infrastructure.
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 * Experience in database availability monitoring and status reporting using native monitoring tools.
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 * Well-versed in SQL Server backup, restore, and recovery strategies.

## Description

Join DEEP&T as a Senior Reliability Engineer, where you will analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software enhancements and new products for use in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs. This role delivers large or highly complex software programs and systems that are critical to the organization's technology platforms and commercial applications.