Senior Database Engineer (Infrastructure & Operations) IRC284364

Description

Client produces the best-selling iPad and iPhone app for pilots flying personal and business aircraft, corporate flight departments, and aircraft operators. Customers include individual pilots worldwide, Fortune 500 corporate flight departments, state and federal agencies, leading operators, the military, and leading aircraft OEMs. We have been in the App Store since its grand opening in July, 2008 and are consistently ranked in the top 50 grossing iPad apps in the App Store.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in database administration and engineering, specifically within an Infrastructure and Operations context.
• Proven mastery of multiple database platforms, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
• Expertise in database security, performance tuning, and high availability configurations (e.g., clustering, replication, failover).
• Strong experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, PostgreSQL certification).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with database migration projects, including cross-platform migrations.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.

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Job responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Operations team. The successful candidate will be a critical asset in managing, maintaining, and optimizing our diverse database ecosystem to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the organization. This role requires deep expertise across various database technologies and a strong focus on infrastructure and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Database Management & Infrastructure:

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure database systems for mission-critical applications across various environments (on-premise, cloud, and hybrid).
• Manage the full database lifecycle from initial design and setup through to maintenance, patching, upgrades, and eventual decommissioning.
• Architect and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (including disaster recovery and business continuity plans) for all supported database platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to database architecture, configuration, processes, and standards.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure teams on capacity planning, hardware/storage provisioning, and network configuration to optimize database performance and reliability.

Performance and Optimization:

• Proactively monitor database performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing advanced performance tuning (e.g., query optimization, indexing strategies, instance configuration) to meet SLAs.
• Conduct routine performance audits and health checks across the entire database estate.
• Automate routine operational tasks such as monitoring, alerting, patching, and provisioning using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools.

Database Technologies:

• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in administering, troubleshooting, and supporting Oracle Database (including RAC, Data Guard, Golden Gate, ASM).
• Demonstrate deep experience with PostgreSQL and its associated tools, replication, and high-availability solutions.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, including Always On Availability Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Experience with other NoSQL and relational database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL, Cassandra) is highly desirable.

Operational Support & Security:

• Serve as an escalation point for complex database issues, providing 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis.
• Enforce security policies and procedures, managing user access, roles, and privileges in compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production incidents, providing root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.