Database Engineer Principal

Sagent; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Staff member in Database Engineering, where you will play a crucial role in transforming the mortgage servicing industry. This dynamic position involves overseeing database administration, leading data modeling efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data management practices. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while enjoying a flexible work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving innovation in database engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

401(k) Matching

Pet Insurance

LinkedIn Learning

Virtual Social Experiences

Career Pathing

Focus Time Fridays

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in database administration or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and query languages.

Responsibilities

• Administer databases and ensure data integrity and availability.
• Lead data modeling efforts and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Database Administration

Data Modeling

SQL

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Master's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Tools

Database Management Systems

Backup and Recovery Tools

Job description

You could work anywhere. We know you are talented and looking for something inspiring and impactful. A place where you will make a difference and have a great time doing it!

By choosing Sagent, you can be part of our mission to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for all consumers.

Sagent powers servicers and consumers. You power Sagent!

Overview:

Join our dynamic technology department as a Senior Staff member in Database Engineering at our mortgage servicing, SaaS-based, financial technical company. This role requires a deep understanding of database administration, data modeling, and query languages, along with the ability to collaborate with technology teams to ensure efficient data management practices. As a Senior Staff member, you will apply your theoretical knowledge and functional expertise to administer databases, design data models, and resolve complex data-related issues.

Your day-to-day at Sagent:

Database Administration:

• Administer database utilities, monitor relationships between database users and applications, and maintain databases across multiple platforms and computing environments.
• Develop and implement database security policies and procedures to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning activities to enhance database efficiency and scalability.

Data Modeling and Design:

• Lead data modeling efforts to translate business requirements into logical and physical database designs.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation to facilitate data governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Collaboration and Support:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on database technologies, providing guidance and support to cross-functional teams.
• Partner with software development teams to integrate database solutions into applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, performance analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve database-related issues.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in database management, data modeling, and data governance.
• Lead initiatives to modernize and enhance existing database infrastructure, tools, and processes to meet evolving business needs.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline database administration tasks and increase operational efficiency.

Training and Knowledge Sharing:

• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and technical presentations to disseminate best practices and promote collaboration across the organization.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, such as attending conferences and obtaining certifications, to stay current in the field of database engineering.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Completion of a four-year college degree in a relevant discipline with 10 years of experience in an applicable field, or completion of an advanced degree (Masters or higher) in an applicable and relevant field with 5 years of related experience, or equivalent experience. Strong theoretical knowledge and functional expertise in database administration, data modeling, and query languages.
• Proficiency in relational database concepts, query languages (e.g., SQL), and data modeling techniques.
• Ability to administer databases, maintain support tools, and implement recovery and backup procedures.
• Experience analyzing data relationships, resolving issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to project teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in maintaining data models, entity relationship diagrams, and database documentation.

As a Sagent Associate, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit programs beginning on Day #1! We offer a comprehensive package including Remote/Hybrid workplace options, Health Benefits, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, Family Planning Services, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, LinkedIn Learning, Virtual Social Experiences, Career Pathing, Focus Time Fridays and much, much more!

Why Sagent?

Sagent is transforming the mortgage servicing industry by bringing the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing. Our platform lets customers manage their home-owing lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance and higher servicing values through full market cycles.

Sagent is a joint venture that combines Fiserv Inc.'s decades of market-leading fintech expertise with Warburg Pincus' skill in growing technology companies. We hire innovators and doers to disrupt the last and most complex frontier of lending and housing. We're growing fast and need you to help shape our future.

Sagent is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.