Principal Database Engineer
Principal Database Engineer
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LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank National Association Member FDIC. We are the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S. having helped our nearly 5 million members secure over $90 billion in loans to refinance high-cost debt and achieve their financial goals. Members today have mobile-first access to a growing range of products and services designed to work seamlessly together to deliver value in new ways. Everyone deserves a better financial future and our team is committed to making that a reality. Join the Club!
About the Role
Were looking for a Principal Database Engineer to join our high-impact Database Engineering this role you will lead the design implementation and governance of mission-critical database systems across Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL and AWS DocumentDB platforms. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance scalability and security of our cloud-based database infrastructure within AWS.This is a hands-on role that requires deep technical expertise strategic thinking and close collaboration with Engineering DevOps and Infrastructure teams to support the delivery of secure and reliable banking services.
What Youll Do
- Work on cutting-edge cloud-native database technologies in a highly regulated environment
- Influence the future of data infrastructure at a leading financial institution
- Collaborate with a passionate team of engineers who value innovation integrity and impact
- Architect configure and maintain highly available Oracle PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in AWS
- Design and implement robust backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
- Lead database patching upgrades and performance tuning initiatives
- Implement and manage Oracle GoldenGate and GoldenGate for Big Data integrations
- Enforce database security best practices including user access controls and encryption
- Drive capacity planning licensing optimization and cost management
- Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend adoption strategies
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and operational standards
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support production systems
About You
- 10 years of hands-on database administration experience including 3 years working with Oracle in AWS (RDS or EC2)
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent work experience
- You have deep expertise in Oracle internals SQL tuning and performance diagnostics
- You have strong scripting skills in Shell and Python
- Experience with AWS RDS Aurora and DocumentDB
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers
- A problem-solving mindset with a focus on automation and reliability
Work Location
San Francisco
The above locations are eligible offices for this locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this roles team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model and our teams are in-office Tuesdays Wednesdays and -person attendance is essential for this roles success and remote placement will not be offers relocation based on actual job level.
Time Zone Requirements
Primarily PT
While the position will primarily work local hours LendingClub is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations as needed.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 00. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge experience education skills and location. Base salary is just one part of LendingClubs Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance employee performance and eligible earnings).
Were creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness simplicity and heart and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans for employees and their families 401(k) match health and wellness programs flexible time off policies for salaried employees up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more.
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LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status political views or activity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at
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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
