Lead Database Engineer

DTCC Candidate Experience Site; Texas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DTCC is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Database Engineering for Snowflake to strengthen data foundations, boost performance, and drive enterprise-wide innovation. You will align technology initiatives with business goals to enable scalable, secure data solutions and accelerate decision-making across the data cloud ecosystem.

You will lead integration efforts, ensure non-functional requirements, and collaborate with multiple teams using CI/CD practices, Terraform/Ansible, and cloud

Qualifications

• Snowflake admin expertise; SnowPro Core certification preferred.
• SQL programming and RDBMS experience (Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in Python and Bash on Linux.
• Basic Terraform/Ansible skills.
• CI/CD experience with GitLab, Bitbucket or Jenkins.
• Cloud familiarity with AWS/IaaS; Azure/GCP acceptable.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and JIRA; ITSM processes and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Snowflake with IAM (Azure AD, Hashicorp Vault).
• Integrate Snowflake monitoring with observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace).
• Work with Linux batch scheduling (Autosys or equivalent).
• Apply FinOps concepts for cost/performance optimization.
• Administer Snowpark containers, Snowpipe streaming, and Cortex AI services.
• Package new Snowflake features for enterprise use.
• Validate non-functional requirements (DR, backup).
• Collaborate with app teams for seamless integration.
• Use CI/CD tools (GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins).
• Perform Snowflake & AWS admin via Terraform/Ansible.
• Provide escalated support and consulting.
• Develop documentation, training, and job aids.
• Support DR and operational rotation activities.
• Report defects and coordinate fixes with Snowflake.

Skills

Snowflake admin

SQL & RDBMS

Python & Bash

CI/CD tooling

Agile/Scrum & JIRA

ITSM & ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform/Ansible

GitLab

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Azure/GCP IaaS

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

As an Associate Director of Database Engineering for Snowflake, you will lead with strategic vision to strengthen our data foundation, enhance performance, and drive innovation across the enterprise. By aligning technology initiatives with business objectives you will enable scale, secure high-impact data solutions that accelerate decision making, empower teams, and advance our data strategy with Snowflake in the data cloud ecosystem.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Integrate Snowflake with IAM (Azure AD, Hashicorp Vault)
• Integrate Snowflake monitoring to observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace)
• Work with Linux batch scheduling (Autosys or equivalent)
• Apply FinOps concepts for cost/performance optimization
• Administer Snowpark containers, Snowpipe streaming, and Cortex AI services
• Package new Snowflake features for enterprise use
• Validate non-functional requirements (DR, backup)
• Collaborate with app teams for seamless integration
• Use CI/CD tools (GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
• Perform Snowflake & AWS admin via Terraform/Ansible
• Provide escalated support and consulting
• Develop documentation, training, and job aids
• Support DR and operational rotation activities
• Report defects and coordinate fixes with Snowflake

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Snowflake admin expertise; SnowPro Core certification preferred
• SQL programming & RDBMS experience (Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency in Python & Bash on Linux
• Basic Terraform/Ansible skills
• CI/CD experience (GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
• Basic AWS IaaS skills (Azure/GCP acceptable)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum & JIRA
• Knowledge of ITSM processes & ServiceNow

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.