Sr Database Engineer (DBE)

BECU•St. David's, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $141,800.00-$173,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $110,100.00 - $204,900.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role. BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well) PTO Program + Exchange Program Tuition Reimbursement Program BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE: The Senior Database Engineer ensures application uptime by implementing and testing HA/DR solutions across on-prem and Azure environments. This role drives performance optimization through proactive monitoring and tuning, leverages automation and Infrastructure-as-Code for efficiency, and resolves complex issues. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Senior DBE partners with delivery teams to recommend solutions and mentors to elevate technical standards. To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, NC, VA, CA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or business discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of related functional experience as a database engineer with at least 2 years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery patterns, including Infrastructure-as-Code, and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2019 and newer), including installation, configuration, performance tuning, high availability (Always On, clustering), and disaster recovery strategies.
Demonstrated experience working with Cloud Platforms
Proficiency in T-SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and optimizing query performance.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and tune queries and systems in multiple of the above tools and RDBMSs.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or other tools to streamline database maintenance, deployments, and monitor tasks, and manage Infrastructure as Code.
Experience with Microsoft Azure Data offerings including SQL Database, SQL MI, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Fabric, as well as overall Azure and cloud proficiency.
Familiarity with advanced SQL language concepts.
Demonstrated ability to write, review and debug complex SQL DML and DDL and knowledge of using SQL for administrative tasks.
Experience with Oracle Databases is preferred.
Experience performing code reviews, pull requests, and following source control standards such as Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development.
Experience working with large datasets, data warehousing and sophisticated ETL processes, analytics engines required.
Experience with Snowflake or other data warehouse solutions.
Familiarity with networking (OSI layers, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, Routers, Gateways, Subnets, etc.).
Experience using RDBMS constructs and OS authentication to provision access to enforce least privileged principle required.
Experience with data protection tools such as encryption and obfuscation.
Hands-on experience with database monitoring and performance tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store.
Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate or other relevant industry-recognized certifications that demonstrate expertise in SQL Server database administration and related technologies.

Responsibilities

Design and Secure Infrastructure: Build and maintain robust, secure, and highly available database environments across Azure and On-prem platforms that power BECU’s mission.
Automate for Efficiency: Develop and manage automated processes using SQL, PowerShell, and IaC to streamline operations across the ecosystem.
Create Impactful Solutions: Use tools like SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and Azure Data Factory to deliver solutions that solve real business challenges.
Advance CI/CD Practices: Build and enhance pipelines for database artifacts, ensuring smooth deployments and continuous improvement.
Monitor and Optimize: Utilize SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store to proactively monitor and tune performance.
Be the Go-To Expert: Provide escalated support and resolve complex issues to keep systems running seamlessly.
Mentor and Inspire: Guide junior engineers and delivery teams through coaching, code reviews, and sharing best practices.
Shape the Future: Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technology roadmaps and drive innovation.
Champion Quality: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that elevate system performance and reliability.
Share Knowledge: Present technical topics to the broader engineering community, fostering collaboration and learning.
Stay Ready: Be available for on-call support to address critical issues and maintain application availability.