Grand Circle Corporation · 3 weeks ago
Database Engineering Manager
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expGrand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel for Americans aged 50+. They are seeking a Manager, Database Engineering to lead database modernization initiatives, provide technical leadership, and manage a team of database engineers in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Provide hands-on technical leadership and accountability for end-to-end delivery of modern database solutions, from design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing operations
Lead database modernization initiatives, including the migration of DB2 systems to modern relational database platforms aligned with enterprise architecture goals
Architect and implement scalable, distributed database solutions that support microservices and cloud-native applications, optimizing for performance, availability, and security
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of database engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with application engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration across the broader technology stack
Establish and enforce best practices for database design, data modeling, indexing, query optimization, and backup/recovery strategies
Drive automation by implementing CI/CD pipelines, schema management, monitoring, and alerting for database systems
Ensure strong data security, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the modernization process
Monitor and optimize database performance using advanced tuning and observability tools
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in database engineering, including at least 2 years in a people leadership or technical management role
Deep expertise in relational databases, including DB2 and modern RDBMS platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL
Proven experience leading database migration and modernization efforts
Strong knowledge of data modeling, schema design, indexing, and query performance optimization
Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, and service-oriented architectures
Hands-on experience deploying and managing databases in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, GDPR)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Experience with legacy-to-modern database migration tools and strategies
Familiarity with event-driven architectures
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Contributions to open-source projects or thought leadership related to database engineering or modernization
Benefits
Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, plus on-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid holidays – including Juneteenth, Memorial Day, and Labor Day – and Summer Fridays.
Plus extensive parental leave, with up to 12–16 weeks paid leave at 100% base salary.
50% off our trips for you and a companion, 25% for additional immediate family members, and exclusive quarterly associate travel deals
401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
Tuition assistance for both professional and personal development, opportunities for professional development through overseas travel, and direct access to Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development
Commuter benefits, FSA options, pet insurance, home & auto discounts, and paid volunteer time off to give back to the community
Company
Grand Circle Corporation
Grand Circle Corporation is a travel agency specializing in small ship and river cruising trips.
1001-5000 employees
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Brian FitzGerald
Chief Executive Officer
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