Database Engineer

QBE Insurance Group • Madison, WI

3d • $82,000 - $123,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Infrastructure Engineer Manager to provide continuous services on a global level and supporting teams providing technical advisory, application support, help in developing architecture design patterns, technology-build standards, and operational process standards to ensure a unified global approach meets business requirements.

Requirements

• Handson experience in Database design & architecture
• Handson Experience in Backup & Recovery scenarios
• Experience in implementing High Availability & Disaster Recovery solutions using Always ON, Clustering, Replication, Mirroring and Log Shipping
• In - depth knowledge on Database Internals
• Commercial experience in building Cloud Computing like Azure/AWS
• Experience working as a DEVOPS Automation Engineer for database deployment
• Experience in designing ETL for data movement between excel, flat file, RDBMS like Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server using Bulk Insert, BCP utility, DTS and a variety of SSIS (ispac) packages including custom transformations for a wide range of business requirements
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Disaster Recovery Strategies
• Information Security
• Intentional collaboration
• Intrusion Prevention
• IT Infrastructure Operations
• Managing performance
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Development
• Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and the Architecture team to define a strategic technology roadmap aligned with the global architecture vision.
• Evaluate emerging and existing QBE database technologies, nurturing awareness of new enhancements and features.
• Works with the Architecture community and other CoPs to evaluate and implement solutions and roadmaps.
• Standardize support tools and techniques for key functions like monitoring, alerting, and backups.
• Create tools, techniques, and processes for the DB Operational team to ensure real-time validation and technical assurance of new infrastructure.
• Manage the DB license compliance and purchase requirements, sharing information with stakeholders.
• Ensure security, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems through compliance with legislation and regulations, implementing necessary controls and management strategies.
• Own diverse technical expertise including DevOps, troubleshooting, cloud computing, coding/scripting, and infrastructure engineering, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Take ownership of technical problems, proactively resolving issues to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Identify and analyze problems, prioritizing them, documenting causes, and implementing remedies.
• Focus on the entire lifecycle of service delivery, from design and development to delivery and operations, ensuring IT products and vendors work together effectively.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge necessary for fulfilling role responsibilities effectively.
• Utilize lateral thinking to diagnose root causes of problems and troubleshoot across various technology capabilities, including compute, storage, networking, software, and cloud services.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed