Lead DBaaS Platform Architect & Automation Leader

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Illinois

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Allstate is seeking a senior database engineering leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the DBaaS platform. You will hands-on lead architecture, modernization of SQL Server and Oracle, and advance self-service automation, APIs, and IaC for enterprise-scale needs.

You will partner with engineering, security, and product leaders to set standards and roadmaps, mentor teams, and influence key vendors. This role requires deep enterprise experience and cloud/database expertise.

Qualifications

12+ years in database engineering, platform/infra disciplines.
5+ years leading large-scale enterprise database platforms or modernization programs.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Deep expertise in SQL Server and/or Oracle.
Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or cloud-native databases.
Strong automation, IaC, APIs, DevOps and platform engineering practices.
Experience building self-service platforms and operational automation.
Experience in large, complex enterprise environments.
Designing highly available, secure and scalable platforms.
Ability to influence enterprise technology strategy and roadmaps.
Experience partnering with engineering, security, infra and product leaders.
Preferred: DBaaS, AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, cloud migrations, FinOps, AI/ML, analytics, vector databases, LLM infra.
Cloud/Database or Architecture certifications preferred.
Background check required; sponsorship not provided.
Reliable internet and dedicated workspace required.

Responsibilities

Lead the vision, technical strategy, and execution of the DBaaS platform.
Serve as hands-on technical leader for database architecture and modernization.
Stabilize and modernize SQL Server and Oracle platforms.
Advance IaC, APIs, automation, and self-service capabilities.
Define and build DB capabilities for AI, analytics, and enterprise priorities.
Partner with engineering, architecture, security, product, and senior technology leaders.
Influence senior stakeholders with technology decisions and roadmaps.
Establish metrics for reliability, automation, performance and resiliency.
Set enterprise standards for security, observability, and operational excellence.
Mentor engineers, architects, and leaders.
Influence vendor roadmaps and strategic partnerships.