Senior Database Engineer

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) – Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
082, T4, Band 7

• Serve as a senior technical lead responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of enterprise database environments across Oracle and SQL platforms.
• Install, configure, and manage database systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability across production and non‑production environments.
• Oversee database instance development, configuration management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and data integrity, implementing tuning and optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Manage backup and recovery processes, including validation, restoration testing, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Implement database security controls, patch management, and compliance practices to protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex database‑related issues and outages.
• Support database migrations across on‑premises and cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, network, and incident response teams to support integrated system performance and incident resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to junior database engineers, ensuring adherence to standards, best practices, and operational policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or data platform operations, including experience supporting large‑scale, enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise database environments, including Oracle and SQL Server platforms.
• Proven ability to perform advanced database administration, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Experience supporting high‑availability and mission‑critical systems with strict uptime requirements.
• Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience implementing database security, patch management, and compliance controls.
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis across database systems.
• Experience supporting database migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
• Ability to coordinate with cross‑functional IT teams in integrated enterprise environments.

• Experience with Oracle Database, SQL Server, and associated enterprise tools.
• Familiarity with database platforms in hybrid and cloud environments.
• Experience supporting high‑volume, multi‑instance database environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL‑based operations, incident, and change management processes.
• Experience with database performance monitoring and automation tools.
• Strong documentation, data governance, and compliance support experience.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Salary Range:
Minimum $90,000.00, Maximum $

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.