Senior Database Engineer

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    A leading financial firm is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to manage and evolve critical PostgreSQL and Oracle database infrastructure. This role will focus on database reliability, performance, scalability, and operational support across enterprise environments.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Description

    Senior Database Engineer (PostgreSQL & Oracle)

    A leading financial firm is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to manage and evolve critical PostgreSQL and Oracle database infrastructure. This role will focus on database reliability, performance, scalability, and operational support across enterprise environments.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage, support, and optimize PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
    • Monitor database health and perform performance tuning and query optimization.
    • Build and maintain production and non-production database environments.
    • Oversee backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions.
    • Partner with infrastructure teams on capacity planning and system performance initiatives.
    • Work closely with software engineers to improve database design and efficiency.
    • Troubleshoot complex database and platform issues.
    • Drive improvements to database architecture, automation, and operational processes.

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of database engineering or administration experience with PostgreSQL.
    • Oracle database experience preferred.
    • Strong Linux/Unix administration skills.
    • Experience with replication, clustering, failover, and high-availability technologies.
    • Expertise in database monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.
    • Knowledge of storage infrastructure and SAN technologies is a plus.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Experience supporting business-critical production environments.
    • Familiarity with SDLC, source control, and change management practices.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly.

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