Sr. Database Engineer

Early Warning Services•Chicago, IL

1d•$118,000 - $183,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose The senior position supports design and operation of 24 x 7 environments and ensures availability, performance, integrity, and security of the data. Essential Functions Demonstrates technical expertise in the use of database theory and technology as well as underlying physical or Cloud-based infrastructure services. Identify, prioritize, and perform day-to-day database administration activities, including knowledge transfer and onboarding of new technology. Designs, installs, maintains, and supports database systems including audit and compliance support. Maintains documentation on existing and updated practice standards and procedures. Collaborates and facilitates pro-actively with internal staff to define and resolve issues, including information flow and content issues and help transform business requirements into environment specific databases. Supports/ consults the shaping of technical vision, including recommendations for process improvement. Investigates and implements automation to enable the business. Collaborates and builds department level influence and motivate others, serve as internal catalyst for process improvements and efficiencies. Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data; align department policy, standards, and procedures. Identify, monitor, and analyze performance metrics and advises on allocation of database resources to achieve optimum database performance. Diagnose and implement performance enhancements. Participate in rotating on call support in a 24 x 7 production environment and be available as secondary for critical event escalation.

Requirements

Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in database engineering.
In-depth knowledge and experience with RDBMS technologies including Oracle RDBMS On Linux, and Microsoft SQLServer, and MySQL.
Experience with Cloud DBaaS solutions and tools such as Azure, AWS RDS, Cloud Watch, etc.
Hands on experience designing and deploying database systems for high performance, resiliency, availability, and reliability on premise and in the cloud.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work outside normal business hours and provide on call support.
Approved background and drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating Cloud-based DBaaS services (Amazon, Azure, Oracle, etc.).
Certifications in the one or more of the following: Oracle 12c RAC / ASM in demanding workload environment. Oracle Golden Gate and Veridata complex replication. Microsoft SQLServer2017 including Always On availability groups. AWS RDS including MySQL/Aurora, Oracle, SQLServer, or MariaDB
Experience with NoSQL/KVM or Big Data Analytics platforms such as Aerospike, Berkley-DB, Dynamo, Hadoop, Cassandra, etc.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supports design and operation of 24 x 7 environments and ensures availability, performance, integrity, and security of the data.
Demonstrates technical expertise in the use of database theory and technology as well as underlying physical or Cloud-based infrastructure services.
Identify, prioritize, and perform day-to-day database administration activities, including knowledge transfer and onboarding of new technology.
Designs, installs, maintains, and supports database systems including audit and compliance support.
Maintains documentation on existing and updated practice standards and procedures.
Collaborates and facilitates pro-actively with internal staff to define and resolve issues, including information flow and content issues and help transform business requirements into environment specific databases.
Supports/ consults the shaping of technical vision, including recommendations for process improvement.
Investigates and implements automation to enable the business.
Collaborates and builds department level influence and motivate others, serve as internal catalyst for process improvements and efficiencies.
Supports the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data; align department policy, standards, and procedures.
Identify, monitor, and analyze performance metrics and advises on allocation of database resources to achieve optimum database performance.
Diagnose and implement performance enhancements.
Participate in rotating on call support in a 24 x 7 production environment and be available as secondary for critical event escalation.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

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