Senior Database Engineering Specialist, Cloud Migration and Platform Resiliency

Join our Database Engineering team as a Senior Database Engineering Specialist and help shape the future of cloud migration and platform resiliency. In this role, you’ll design, support, and optimize critical database environments across cloud and on-prem platforms while partnering with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing solutions. We’re looking for a strategic, hands‑on expert who thrives in complex environments, drives outcomes, and brings deep experience with modern database technologies.

If you’re excited to influence large‑scale transformation and support mission‑critical applications, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provides advanced level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for large business applications and databases.
• Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists. Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
• Performs database administration for mid‑tier server databases. Performs day‑to‑day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes. Builds backup and recovery jobs.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies. Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
• Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
• Trains and mentors staff. Resolves complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of five years database administrator, data modeling, business systems analyst, development, or related work experience.
• Expertise with cloud‑based, relational and non‑relational database products such as PostgresSQL, MySQL, MSSQL Server, Oracle, Neptune, MariaDB, Document DB, Aurora (PostgreSQL and/or MySQL), Redshift, DynamoDB, Elasti Cache, etc.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.