Platform Data Engineer

Platform Data Engineer - Contract - Vienna, VA - $75.00 - $84.94/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking Platform Data Engineer in Vienna, VA.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Platform Data Engineer will join the Digital Engineering organization and provide technical support to Digital applications and services that improve the member/user experience, support strategic initiatives and drive value to client.
To support and participate in Digital's Agile development and engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle (product initiation, planning, implementation, reviews, and releases) to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database solutions that enable efficient data management, ensure high availability, and support the organization's business and operational needs.
Focus will be on optimizing databases' performance, capacity, and reliability while aligning with industry standards and best practices to safeguard data integrity and accessibility. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals.

Design, implement, and manage advanced cloud database architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability
Work with Agile development teams leveraging Liquibase to manage database scheme changes
Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity planning
Develop and manage backup policies, data retention policies and disaster recovery plans
Conduct in-depth performance analyses and execute tuning initiatives
Develop advanced automation workflows to improve database operations efficiency
Implement and enforce robust encryption and security protocols; drive initiatives for regulatory compliance
Diagnose and solve advanced database issues with minimal supervision, ensuring data integrity and availability
Collaborate with Digital Agile teams, Digital Engineering, and ETS Data partners to align database strategies with business goals
Improve operational quality by compiling and analyzing data, and preparing recommendations based on that analysis for use in decision-making
Prepare technical, process, and operations-related documentation
Track work in accordance with team processes and ensure task and backlog items are properly documented
Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective communications to teams and management
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
5-7 years of experience in database engineering and administration.
Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
Advanced skill with hands-on experience in Azure SQL, Microsoft SQL, and enterprise database platforms
Advanced skill designing, testing and deploying backup and disaster recovery solutions
Advanced skill in database performance tuning and capacity planning with monitoring
Experience in developing advanced automation scripts and workflows
Advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks
Advance knowledge in secure data practices and data governance
Advanced skill to design scalable database solutions and address advanced performance bottlenecks
Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, with demonstrated experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment to manage concurrent priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Desired - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Desired - Hands-on experience using Liquibase to manage schema changes
Desired - Experience supporting platform engineering, infrastructure, cloud, digital, or software engineering organizations.
Desired - Familiarity with application modernization and decommissioning programs.
Desired - Experience working with risk, audit, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.
Desired - Experience with the banking/financial services industry
Desired - Knowledge of services, products, applications, business processes, and functions
10+ years of Database Engineering / DBA experience
Azure SQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Enterprise database platforms
Database architecture & design
Database administration
Performance tuning & optimization
Backup & recovery solutions
Disaster recovery planning/testing
High availability database environments
Database monitoring
Automation scripting/workflows
Agile/Scrum environment experience
Liquibase (schema change management)
Azure Database Administrator Associate certification
Platform Engineering experience
Cloud Engineering experience
Digital Engineering experience
Infrastructure Engineering support

Benefits/Other Compensation

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

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