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BECU · 6 hours ago

Sr Database Engineer

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

BECU is a financial institution dedicated to serving its members and communities since 1935. The Senior Database Engineer will ensure application uptime by implementing HA/DR solutions, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with delivery teams to drive innovation.

Banking

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and Secure Infrastructure: Build and maintain robust, secure, and highly available database environments across Azure and On-prem platforms that power BECU’s mission

Automate for Efficiency: Develop and manage automated processes using SQL, PowerShell, and IaC to streamline operations across the ecosystem

Create Impactful Solutions: Use tools like SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and Azure Data Factory to deliver solutions that solve real business challenges

Advance CI/CD Practices: Build and enhance pipelines for database artifacts, ensuring smooth deployments and continuous improvement

Monitor and Optimize: Utilize SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store to proactively monitor and tune performance

Be the Go-To Expert: Provide escalated support and resolve complex issues to keep systems running seamlessly

Mentor and Inspire: Guide junior engineers and delivery teams through coaching, code reviews, and sharing best practices

Shape the Future: Collaborate with architects and product owners to define technology roadmaps and drive innovation

Champion Quality: Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that elevate system performance and reliability

Share Knowledge: Present technical topics to the broader engineering community, fostering collaboration and learning

Stay Ready: Be available for on-call support to address critical issues and maintain application availability

Qualification

Microsoft SQL ServerAzure Data FactoryT-SQL developmentInfrastructure-as-CodePowerShellContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryOracle DatabasesData warehousingAutomationNetworkingDatabase monitoringMicrosoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years of related functional experience as a database engineer with at least 2 years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery patterns, including Infrastructure-as-Code, and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Familiarity with advanced SQL language concepts. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2019 and newer), including installation, configuration, performance tuning, high availability (Always On, clustering), and disaster recovery strategies

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Azure Data offerings including SQL Database, SQL MI, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Fabric, as well as overall Azure and cloud proficiency

Strong proficiency in T-SQL development, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and optimizing query performance

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and tune queries and systems in multiple of the above tools and RDBMSs

Preferred

Proven experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or other tools to streamline database maintenance, deployments, and monitor tasks, and manage Infrastructure as Code

Demonstrated ability to write, review and debug complex SQL DML and DDL and knowledge of using SQL for administrative tasks

Experience with Oracle Databases is preferred

Experience performing code reviews, pull requests, and following source control standards such as Git Flow or Trunk-Based Development

Experience working with large datasets, data warehousing and sophisticated ETL processes, analytics engines required. Experience with Snowflake or other data warehouse solutions

Familiarity with networking (OSI layers, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, Routers, Gateways, Subnets, etc.)

Experience using RDBMS constructs and OS authentication to provision access to enforce least privileged principle required. Experience with data protection tools such as encryption and obfuscation

Hands-on experience with database monitoring and performance tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Query Store

Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate or other relevant industry-recognized certifications that demonstrate expertise in SQL Server database administration and related technologies

Benefits

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

PTO Program + Exchange Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

Company

BECU

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As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, BECU is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” In fact, putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions.

Founded in 1935

Tukwila, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.becu.org/landing/fintech-incubator

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