Project - Database Team Lead - Software Engineer II

Deloitte • Portland, OR

5d • $76,700 - $127,900 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineer II in Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) HST Technology group, you will support SQL Server database platforms that enable critical client operations. You will work with technical teams and client stakeholders to improve database availability, performance, security, and operational resilience. The role involves operating and optimizing database systems, developing and automating solutions, investigating incidents, planning upgrades and migrations, and providing technical guidance. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and generally involves co-locating an average of five times per week, with variation based on the work and client locations. Travel averages 0–10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases, including high availability, database integrity, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, SQL scripting, and automation.
• Experience designing, developing, tuning, upgrading, migrating, integrating, and troubleshooting SQL Server databases; completing root cause analyses; maintaining technical documentation; communicating database requirements and status with client stakeholders; and providing technical guidance to database administrators and developers.
• Ability to reside within a commutable distance of the assigned office and commute daily if required, without overnight accommodations.
• Ability to travel an average of 0–10%, depending on the work and clients served.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, and maintain attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to build professional relationships, lead projects or workstreams, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and provide clear guidance.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimize SQL Server database systems to support availability, integrity, security, and performance.
• Design, develop, tune, and automate database solutions to address documented business and technical requirements.
• Investigate database outages and performance issues, coordinate resolution activities, and document root causes and corrective actions.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and integrations in alignment with client and organizational priorities.
• Partner with client stakeholders and technical teams to communicate status, establish database administration standards, and provide technical guidance to database administrators and developers.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable performance factors.
• Broad range of employee benefits.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level