Database Engineer- Sr. Consultant level- NoSQL

This role is for the Database Engineering team. The Database Engineering team is part of Platform as a Service (PaaS) division under Operations & Infrastructure org. The team is responsible to architect design and build highly available and reliable secure and cost-effective database solutions. The team is responsible for delivering multiple database technologies (both RDBMS and NoSQL) and automated services to provision and manage databases on premises and in public clouds.

The role is for a highly experienced database engineer with expertise in NoSQL (MongoDB Cassandra) and DB2 technologies. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Architect design and build deployment standards of MongoDB Cassandra and Db2 technologies.
• Develop and maintain scripts for database automation tasks using Python Ansible or similar languages.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code practices using tools like Terraform Ansible or CloudFormation.
• Develop and implement robust backup and recovery strategies ensuring databases are protected against data loss and can be recovered in case of failure.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations procedures and policies.
• Set up and maintain database monitoring tools to ensure database health and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database related issues in a timely manner as part of Level 3 support.
• Provide technical influence and subject matter expertise for the database technologies tackling complex problems and identifying innovative solutions.
• Work closely with our development teams to ensure database designs align with application requirements leading to more efficient and effective application development.
• The role serves as a technical and functional specialist working independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD OR 11 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
8 years of relevant IT experience with a bachelors degree or 6 years of relevant IT experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters)
6 years of DB Engineering/Administration experience primarily with NoSQL (MongoDB Cassandra) and Db2 databases
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
8-10 years of DBE/DBA experience primarily with NoSQL (MongoDB Cassandra) and DB2 technologies both on premise and public cloud.
3 years of experience managing complex bi-directional replication topology
Good experience with Python Ansible and IAC-Terraform scripting
Experience with public cloud services such as AWS Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure
Strong understanding of MongoDB Cassandra & DB2 database fundamentals and Architecture.
Strong knowledge and extensive experience with DB2 UDB RDBMS technologies Cassandra for both on premise and Public cloud NoSQL databases.
Strong UNIX platform skills and understanding of network storage tiered application environments and security.
Experience with NoSQL workbench tools and backup utilities.
Experience configuring NoSQL monitoring using Prometheus Grafana.
Knowledge of DevOps tools e.g. GIT Jenkins
Should have good Troubleshooting and Performance Improving Skills including index creation query optimization change in data model.
Strong Unix/Linux platform skills and understanding of network storage tiered application environments and security.
Good interpersonal skills along with effective communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs providing the best solution to meet those needs.

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 135200.00 to 196300.00 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 bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least July 25 2025.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time