First Citizens Bank · 11 hours ago
Database Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $178K/yr
4+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking an experienced Database Application Engineer III to design, manage, and support enterprise-scale database environments. This role requires hands-on expertise with relational databases and strong collaboration skills in an Agile environment.
BankingInsuranceLendingPaymentsWealth Management
Responsibilities
Provides support for technical systems that execute business applications at a high level of ability and expertise. Configures, installs, and upgrades systems. Resolves complex, escalated technical issues. Responsible for administration, communication, and documentation throughout technical support activities. Manages technical projects and assists management with other business initiatives
Leads testing and monitoring activities that ensure all applications dependent on the infrastructure function without issues. Automates tasks or tests to provide continuous monitoring. Designs solutions that address system weaknesses or common issues, and oversees their implementation
Responsible for the security, management, and recovery of the Bank's distributed data assets. May lead disaster recovery efforts and other initiatives designed to protect the Bank's assets
Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms
Advanced SQL skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize queries
Experience with database replication technologies; GoldenGate and Qlik
Support and manage cloud-based databases in AWS environments
Infrastructure automation experience using Ansible and Terraform
Scripting and automation experience with Python; PowerShell is a plus
Experience supporting AWS cloud database services
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using Jira
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Database Engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Database Engineering
Preferred
Experience with OpenSearch
Experience with Redis
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with .Net Framework or Java
Bachelor's Degree
Relational Databases
Financial Sector
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preferred
IBM Certification Preferred
Oracle Certification Preferred
Benefits
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates.
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
Frank Holding
Chairman and CEO
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
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