Charles Schwab · 4 hours ago
SQL Server Database Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCharles Schwab is a company focused on transforming the finance industry through innovative technology. They are seeking a results-oriented Database Engineer to ensure the performance, security, availability, and scalability of databases that support business-critical applications within their Retirement Plan Services Technology team.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Performance Tuning & Optimization: Monitor and tune SQL queries, indexing, and overall database performance to support application efficiency. Implement performance optimization strategies such as query rewriting, indexing strategies, and database schema modifications
Security & Compliance: Configure and enforce database security standards, including user access management, encryption, and data masking. Ensure that databases comply with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and internal security policies
Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with developers to ensure database designs align with application requirements. Assist in the creation and modification of database objects to ensure they are optimized for performance and scalability
Code Review: Review and approve all database code submitted by application teams before deployment to production
Monitoring & Incident Response: Use SQL Server monitoring tools to track key performance metrics, detect issues, and ensure high availability. Respond to database incidents, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and resolve issues promptly
Capacity Planning & Scalability: Assess and plan for database growth by monitoring usage patterns and recommending infrastructure changes to meet the growing demands of our business partners
Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain up-to-date documentation of SQL Server database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Provide recommendations for process improvements and enforce standards across the database environment
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting for database issues affecting applications, including resolving database connectivity problems, performance issues, and data integrity concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator/Engineer with a focus on performance tuning
Extensive experience in managing SQL Server databases (SQL Server 2016 or later)
Expertise in SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
Proficiency in T-SQL code development (e.g. stored procedures, functions, and triggers)
Familiarity with SQL Server Availability Groups and Transactional Replication
Knowledge of SQL Server security best practices, including TDE
Experience with SSIS and SSRS
Preferred
Familiarity with SQL Server monitoring tools, preferably Foglight
Experience with Postgres
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
Proficiency with source control applications, preferably GitHub and SQL Source Control
Experience working for a financial services firm or other highly regulated organization
Benefits
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Company
Charles Schwab
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