Eng., Infra Platform

Invesco Ltd.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching up to 6%

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco Ltd. is seeking a Database Principal Engineer to design, implement, and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL database platforms across on-premises and AWS cloud environments. You will lead migrations, optimize performance, and ensure security and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, potential team leadership, and guidance to operations staff, with a hybrid office model supporting flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience administering SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with HA and DR concepts, including Always On, replication, backups, and recovery processes.
• Experience migrating to AWS services (RDS, Aurora).
• Proficiency with T-SQL development, database administration, and performance tuning.
• Scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, Terraform or similar.
• Understanding of database operations across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring/troubleshooting tools (CloudWatch, Splunk).
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD and infrastructure as code concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and AWS/PostgreSQL certifications desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support database engineering initiatives and contribute to project delivery and platform enhancements.
• Implement, maintain, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, ensuring availability, security, performance, and reliability.
• Follow established database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Assist with performance tuning, query optimization, schema changes, and database troubleshooting.
• Participate in resolving database incidents and support root cause analysis activities.
• Support cloud adoption and migration efforts to AWS using DMS and SCT, as well as services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and related platforms.
• Assist in improving system reliability through automation, monitoring, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions.
• Participate in on-call support and operational activities as required.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS/ PostgreSQL certification

Tools

AWS

Amazon RDS

Aurora

DynamoDB

DocumentDB

Redshift

DMS

SCT

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you’re looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

About the Team:

The Database Prin. Engineer is a key member of the database engineering team responsible for designing, architecting, implementing, and maintaining database management systems and cloud based data infrastructure for assigned clients. The role requires a broad understanding of industry best practices, modern data platform architectures, and multiple database technologies, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and AWS Cloud database services.

The engineer operates independently to deliver high quality solutions across multiple engagements, applying strong technical judgment to implement database platforms that meet business, performance, and security requirements. Responsibilities include designing and deploying Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL solutions, as well as leveraging AWS native services such as Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Document DB, Redshift, and AWS DMS/SCT for cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.

About the Role:

The role applies database engineering methodologies, company standards, and leading practices to deliver functional and technical solutions for moderately complex infrastructure and application projects. The engineer may lead solution design and implementation efforts, ensuring high quality, integrated outcomes within time and budget constraints. The position may also serve as a team lead, providing coaching, guidance, and technical escalation support for engineering and operations teams.

The engineer collaborates effectively with infrastructure leadership, participates in business development activities, and contributes to the development of detailed technical and architectural solutions for moderately complex projects.

Additionally, the role supports and guides the database operations team to ensure the performance, availability, integrity, and security of Invesco’s database environment—continuously improving customer experience and enabling enhanced business capabilities.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Support database engineering initiatives and contribute to project delivery and platform enhancements.
• Implement, maintain, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, ensuring availability, security, performance, and reliability.
• Follow established database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Assist with performance tuning, query optimization, schema changes, and database troubleshooting.
• Participate in resolving database incidents and support root cause analysis activities.
• Support cloud adoption and migration efforts to AWS using tools such as DMS and SCT, as well as services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and related platforms.
• Assist in improving system reliability through automation, monitoring, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to support secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions.
• Participate in on-call support and operational activities as required.

Requirements of the Role:

• 2-4 years of experience supporting and administering SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Working knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery concepts, including Always On Availability Groups, replication, backups, recovery processes, and Aurora capabilities.
• Experience supporting database migrations and modernization initiatives in AWS environments, including RDS and Aurora.
• Proficiency with SQL Server technologies, including T-SQL development, database administration, and performance tuning.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of database platform operations across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of source control, automation, and DevOps practices, including Git and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective solutions under guidance when required.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Demonstrates initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Formal training in SQL Server and PostgreSQL technologies preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and AWS cloud database services including Amazon RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redis Cache.
• Exposure to cloud-native and NoSQL technologies such as DynamoDB and DocumentDB is a plus.
• Relevant database or cloud certifications are desirable but not required
• AWS Cloud and PostgreSQL database certification is required.
• SQL Server Database Certification is a plus

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco’s culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.