Database Engineer

Position: Database Engineer

Location: Indianapolis IN or Newark DE (Hybrid 39 days per quarter onsite)

Duration: Contract to Hire (6 Months)

Overview:

• Bring DBA specific expertise with experience managing mission critical systems/database infrastructure in a high pace and highly regulated industry
• Leverage cloud-based database and infrastructure expertise to:
  • Evaluate database system for optimization preparedness for peak/high volume scenarios and long-term viability. Identify select and implement appropriate technology strategies and solutions to optimize/enhance DB systems with a focus on driving operational stability and resiliency while considering expense factors.
  • Work with the team to evaluate our standards and recommend and implement/modify procedures to positively impact/effect ongoing code development projects thereby improving database performance and long-term sustainability.
  • Consolidate and/or enhance database performance observability and reduce the time for issue identification and resolution.
  • Review DB support procedures/protocols for opportunities to enhance / improve support responsiveness and reduce team fatigue.

Initial Goals:

• Evaluate database management and observability tools to determine gaps in observability or methods to enhance our ability to identify/troubleshoot root-causes.
• Evaluate existing system configurations considering the system usage/requirements for opportunities to improve performance and increase DB reliability.
• Leverage DBA and Dynatrace experience to close knowledge gaps and build a set of dashboards that consolidate disparate tools. Dashboards should be additive and enhance our ability to proactively gather deeper insights into database performance identify bottlenecks optimize database systems but also support the reduction of false problem positives via redirection or recommending changes in thresholds for problem detection.
• Coach team on use of Dynatrace and Dynatrace AI tooling to solve problem-sets. Specifically when a blocking issue occurs how to leverage Dynatrace as the single source of truth the analyze the issue and capture the root cause of issues typically requiring the use of multiple tools.

Responsibilities:

• Gather insight and make recommendations with clear cost/benefits.
• Build detailed action plans in accordance with findings/recommendations.
• Evaluate and suggest best practices and enhancements that reduce gaps in observability.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in technology operations infrastructure management or a similar role preferably in a complex organization.
  • DB Services: Oracle SQL Server Postgres
  • OS: Linux Windows Server
• 2 Years proficient in Dynatrace.
• 7-10 Years Experience in Idera and OEM.
• 7-10 Years Database Optimization Experience within a High Paced Environment
• Expertise in Oracle RAC/Data guard/Active Data Guard Setup and Optimization
• Proven Expertise in Balancing Cost/Performance and Criticality
• Expert with hands-on experience managing highly critical cloud-based database technology (Oracle SQL Server Postgres Dynamo DB) and infrastructure within a highly managed environment including systems administration network architecture cloud technologies and cybersecurity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards trends emerging technologies and best practices in technology operations.
• Enthusiastic expert with an ability to bring together the technical details with business context.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning project management and implementing technology solutions that support business objectives.
• Strong communication analytic and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Politically Aware