Senior Staff Engineer

TJX Companies; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading off-price retailer is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specialized in Database Administration. This role involves managing Oracle-based databases for global retail operations, ensuring high performance and availability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail systems and database solutions. Competitive salary package and diverse benefits included.

Benefits

401(k) match

medical/dental/vision insurance

tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Oracle-based solutions in large-scale retail environments.
• Demonstrated success in migrating legacy POS systems to Oracle Xstore.
• Proven ability to plan and execute complex Oracle Retail upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization initiatives for front and back of stores systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to influence design and support.
• Drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency.

Skills

Oracle Technologies

Retail System Implementation & Support

Compliance & Security

System Monitoring & Performance Optimization

Leadership & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

UNIX Shell Scripting

Splunk

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description :

Senior Staff Engineer – Database Administration (Selling & Store Operations)

What you’ll do

The Global Infrastructure and Operations Selling & Store Operations Team is responsible for managing Front and Back of Stores support within TJX IT. We deliver support services to the stores that enrich the Customer and Associate experience and provide business value. We seek a motivated Senior Application Database Engineer to manage and maintain databases within the organization, ensuring their performance, security, and availability.

You will lead the technology support associated with the Front and Back Office (operations, productivity, product flow, etc) solutions, working with the Product delivery team for a cross functional set of Global users. Using your Engineering mindset, you will help influence delivery solutions to our rapidly growing North American and European partners. Core responsibilities will include influencing the technology modernization, establish engineering best practices, drive technology roadmap support design and determine solutions.

What you’ll need

We are seeking a seasoned Application Development and Administration Expert with extensive experience in Oracle-based solutions, particularly within large-scale retail environments to support Stores globally. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, leadership experience, and a proven track record of success in managing, upgrading, and optimizing enterprise-level Oracle systems.

Our ideal candidate will have solution architecture and core engineering experience in the field of database administration. One who is familiar with the challenges of supporting and influencing design, development, and deployment of software and hardware.

In this role you will do the following.

• Act in a Lead Engineer capacity in modernizing front and back of stores systems by prioritizing, providing guidance and resolving issues.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, Product and Stores Engineering teams to influence design, code, deployment and support of working software components.
• Contribute to the overall roadmap, new technology etc. and responsible for the evaluation, demo of the new technology and the solution.
• Adhere to the corporate security compliance, performance rules and regulations, etc.
• Review design documents with Enterprise Architect and Engineering leads to make sure it’s supportable.
• Perform analysis, point out solution deficiency and recommend corrective actions with supportability in mind.
• Strong problem-solving abilities when working on complex technical problems.
• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with peers inside and outside of the IT organization and maintain them over time.
• Develop and implement standards and tools for monitoring and analysis to increase organization effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvements in process and operational efficiency by reducing operational burden.
• Perform Troubleshooting and Problem Solving, responding to major incidents impacting stores / services

Required Qualifications

Expertise in Oracle Technologies :

In-depth knowledge of Oracle Databases, Oracle Applications, Oracle Middleware, and Oracle Retail solutions.

Strong proficiency in Oracle Xstore (POS and Xoffice), Retail Merchandising Operations Management (MOM), and Oracle Financials.

Retail System Implementation & Support :

Demonstrated success in migrating legacy POS systems to Oracle Xstore across 4,000+ stores.

Experience managing the full lifecycle of Oracle Retail applications : deployment, development, support, strategic enhancements, and version upgrades.

Proven ability to plan and execute complex Oracle Retail upgrade paths with minimal downtime.

Compliance & Security :

Hands-on experience with SOX, PCI, and internal security standards.

Proven expertise in implementing Oracle Advanced Security Option (ASO) with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

System Monitoring & Performance Optimization :

Proficiency in tuning high-volume Oracle databases using tools such as AWR, ASH, ADDM, and tkprof.

Experience with proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting using Splunk, CA UIM, Broadcom Spectrum, AppDynamics, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).

Strong command of UNIX shell scripting for automation and system management.

Disaster Recovery & High Availability :

Skilled in building and maintaining robust Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.

Ensures high availability, transactional integrity, and operational continuity across distributed retail systems.

Leadership & Collaboration :

Proven leadership in managing global teams and providing 24x7 production support.

Experience with Oracle ERP modules including RPOS, AR, AP, GL, PO, and INV.

Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

A deep understanding of various database platforms (, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and their functionalities.

Advanced knowledge of SQL and its various dialects for querying, manipulating, and managing databases

Strong skills in database design, normalization, and data modeling techniques.

Expertise in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in database systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve database issues.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical / dental / vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short / long-term disability; paid holidays / vacation / sick / bereavement / parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto / home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption / surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care / cell phone discounts; pet / legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address : 770 Cochituate Rd

Location :

USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd

This position has a starting salary range of $124, to $162, per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.