Senior Database Engineer 5

The Database Engineer 5 is a professional master role that plans and conducts assignments generally large and important projects or more than one project. The Engineer is fully responsible for the systems and infrastructure which support a product. The person directs and guides the design to ensure compliance with technical and architectural standards. The Engineer understands and communicates the non-functional requirements which are necessary for successful product operation. Additionally the position ensures the implementation and transition into production happens smoothly. While the solution runs in production this person is responsible to resolve any problems or issues that are escalated. The Engineer engages vendors in the resolution of incidents as necessary and once an incident is resolved the Engineer is responsible to ensure all defects in the system or process are identified tracked and resolved. This person ensures that all proposed changes have been adequately planned and reviewed eliminating the possibility of unplanned service outages. This is a leadership role that mentors other engineers.

This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.

We value early mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.

Configure and maintain the database software and create data structures

Analyze and protect data including troubleshooting backups security processes/configuration

Design and develop both data services and data integrations

Follow optimal engineering practices

Fulfill technical lead role for engineering solutions

Evaluate recommend purchase install test upgrade and maintain existing or proposed systems to structure and access database

Lead in creating standards for all groups

Create standards and procedures for operations teams

Train support personnel and systems users

Analyze database problems and provide problem resolution

Respond to security issues and requests

Participate in Problem Management process

Maintain production documentation

Follow policy standards and regulatory requirements

Participate in an on-call rotation working evenings and weekends

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
• Ten years of relevant professional experience which must include six years of experience supporting product development activities and guiding technology decisions
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge in field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments.
• Proven successful leadership skills
• Experience with change incident and problem management processes. Strong operational understanding and control.
• Mastery of SQL in two or more RDBMS systems
• Experience with NoSQL databases
• Experience supporting data services and integrations in virtual environments
• Experience with both transactional and analytical data processing
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communications
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience evaluating vendors and their products to identify critical gaps in their skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train peers
• Strong understanding of the business processes being supported by the solution
• Outstanding troubleshooter with the ability to react well under pressure
• Collaborates and interacts with others in a professional office environment
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
• Strong experience with Oracle databases
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL databases (on premise and cloud)
• Strong experience with SQL Server databases
• MarkLogic experience a plus
• XQuery experience a plus
• Strong experience managing relational databases
• Experience with RDS Postgres and know how to deploy and manage RDS Postgres.

Preferred:

• Masters degree