Database Engineer - Sr. Consultant level

Visa Technology & Operations LLC a Visa Inc. company needs a Database Engineer Sr. Consultant level (multiple openings) in Austin TX to

• Responsible for providing architecture guidance and technical expertise for the various platform components like database and middleware products in public cloud environments.
• Collaborate with diverse teams such as Infrastructure Platform Cyber Security and Product Development among others to establish public and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture frameworks including cloudnative solutions for the organization.
• Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions and platform components using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Design and provide guidance on database and middleware solutions including selecting appropriate database and middleware technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend whether to use managed services or build your own taking into account factors such as cost availability scalability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design develop and implement cloud-based solutions to meet the organizations business requirements.
• Use cloud-native mindset to create greenfield solutions based on business goals objectives and requirements while understanding integration with legacy solutions.
• Define and document standard designs and processes and maintain documentation across all updates or changes.
• Stay up to date with latest cloud technologies and best practices and suggest improvements to organizations cloud deployment.
• Position reports to the Austin TX office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• Employer will accept a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Technology or related field followed by 8 years of progressive postbaccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related Database Engineer or Systems/Software Engineer occupation.
• Alternatively employer will accept a Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Technology or related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a related Database Engineer or Systems/Software Engineer occupation.
• Position requires experience in the following skills:
• Cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Azure or AWS;
• Developing and maintaining cloud architecture frameworks including cloud-native solutions;
• Designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure solutions and platform components using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation;
• Database technologies including traditional RDBMS (Oracle and MySQL and PostgreSQL) NoSQL (MongoDB and DynamoDB) and AWSs cloud-native solutions (RDS Aurora and DocumentDB);
• Implementing continuous availability architecture to provide uninterrupted service;
• DevOps practices and tools;
• Database design and architecture performance optimization & monitoring migration & modernization and data security & disaster recovery;
• Database management and migration across on-premises and cloud environments;
• Ensuring high availability scalability and robust data protection for enterprise-grade database systems;
• Leading successful migrations from on-premises to cloud platforms minimizing downtime and preserving data integrity;
• Scripting languages like Shell and Python;
• Database technologies in a containerized environment utilizing container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or similar platform; and
• Methodologies and techniques for large-scale application transition to the cloud.

Additional Information :

Worksite: Austin TX

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site) with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs. 

Travel Requirements: Domestic travel required 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers. 

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.  

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $170498.00 to $229300.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Program FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time off and Wellness Programs. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time