Senior Database Administrator

Envestnet; Chesterbrook (PA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Envestnet is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to ensure reliability, performance, security, and readiness of production databases supporting Wealth platforms. The role focuses on MySQL (primary) and PostgreSQL in a mixed estate, with cloud-hosted deployments on AWS.

You will lead incident triage, tune high-transaction workloads, and mentor junior engineers in a cross-functional team. The position offers a hybrid work model from Berwyn, PA, leveraging on-prem and AWS environments, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven MySQL administration experience (8.0 or newer); primary support focus to start.
• Proven PostgreSQL administration experience in a mixed MySQL/PostgreSQL estate.
• Strong understanding of high-availability and high-transaction database environments, including replication.
• Working knowledge of cloud-hosted database deployments on AWS EC2 and RDS.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation, and a solid foundation in Linux administration and IP networking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, performance, security, and operational readiness of production databases supporting Wealth platforms.
• Monitor database health, respond to incidents, tune performance, support releases and upgrades.
• Lead technical triage and resolution of non-routine database incidents, including deep query analysis, blocking, deadlocks, and replication.
• Plan and execute database support for application releases, including schema changes and deployment sequencing.
• Develop automation to streamline administrative tasks, reporting, and operational support.

Skills

MySQL administration

PostgreSQL administration

Cloud AWS

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Performance tuning

Incident management

Query analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

AWS EC2

RDS

Job description

Description

Job Location

The primary work location for this role is Berwyn, PA with a hybrid work model.

About Envestnet

Envestnet is an adaptiveWealthTechcompany that isredefining the future of wealth management byhelpingadvisors meet the moment with its comprehensive technology, actionable insights, and industry leading support.Backed byover25 years of experience and approximately$7.0 trillionin platform assets, Envestnet is trusted by over one third of financial advisors across leading banks, wealth managers, brokerages, and RIAs.

For a deeper look at how Envestnet is shaping the future of financial advice, visit www.envestnet.com.

The Team You’ll Join

The Database Administration team at Envestnet is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and operational readiness of the production databases that power our Wealth platforms. As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be a senior technical contributor on a collaborative, cross-functional team that supports a diverse open-source database estate across both on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud environments. We’re looking for someone with solid, hands‑on experience across both MySQL and PostgreSQL; you'll start primarily supporting our MySQL platforms and apply that dual expertise as the estate evolves. You'll lead the resolution of complex incidents, tune high‑transaction workloads, support releases and platform upgrades, and mentor junior engineers, all while partnering closely with infrastructure, development, and application support teams.

How You'll Contribute

Responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and operational readiness of production databases supporting Wealth platforms. The function monitors database health, responds to incidents, tunes performance, supports releases and upgrades, enforces secure and compliant operations, and plans for capacity and scale. It also drives long‑term resilience through archival strategies, standardized procedures, and cross‑functional engineering improvements.

• Applies strong functional and technical database expertise to manage complex support activities, including system access and security issues across assigned platforms with limited oversight.
• Leads technical triage and resolution of non‑routine database incidents, including deep analysis of queries, execution plans, blocking, deadlocks, replication, and platform dependencies.
• Performs advanced performance tuning to improve query efficiency, reduce infrastructure consumption, and stabilize database workload under production conditions.
• Plans and executes database support for application releases, including complex schema changes, data corrections, deployment sequencing, rollback considerations, and post‑deployment verification.
• Supports database platform upgrades and compatibility changes by assessing risk, validating dependencies, coordinating testing, and minimizing production impact.
• Analyzes storage growth, workload trends, and throughput patterns to identify near‑to‑mid‑term capacity risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Produces high‑quality RCAs, technical documentation, and reusable support patterns, while mentoring junior engineers on diagnostic methods and operational discipline.
• Assists with penetration testing and validating database protections, identifying and recommending steps for remediation.
• Participates in and strengthens disaster recovery planning, backups, and database restore testing.
• Develops and maintains automation to streamline administrative tasks, reporting, and operational support.
• Collaborates with infrastructure, development, and application support teams to deliver database solutions that align with project goals and technical standards.

What You'll Need to Bring

• Candidates should demonstrate the relevant experience, skills, and capabilities needed to successfully perform in the role. Relevant experience may be gained through current responsibilities, prior roles, project work, leadership opportunities, or other comparable experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven MySQL administration experience (8.0 or newer); this will be the primary support focus to start.
• Proven PostgreSQL administration experience, applied as part of a mixed MySQL/PostgreSQL estate.
• Strong understanding of high‑availability and high‑transaction database environments, including replication.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced performance tuning and deep analysis of queries, execution plans, blocking, and deadlocks.
• Working knowledge of cloud‑hosted database deployments on AWS EC2 and RDS.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation, and a solid foundation in Linux administration and IP networking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience with additional database platforms (e.g., MSSQL, Snowflake, MongoDB).
  
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts as applied to databases.
  
• Experience working in a hybrid cloud/on‑prem environment.
  
• Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) and how they impact database operations.

Why You'll Enjoy Working at Envestnet

Help shape the future of WealthTech. At Envestnet you’ll gain hands‑on experience and collaborate with some of the industry’s brightest minds to deliver meaningful, innovative solutions that make a real difference.

We value flexibility in how and where work gets done, and we recognize strong performance with meaningful rewards - because your contributions should drive both business success and your own personal growth. If you're looking for a place where your work has impact, your development is supported, and your contributions are truly valued, Envestnet is where you can build your future.

The opportunity is now!

Sponsorship

This position is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Our Investment in You

This role offers a base salary range of $104,100 to $130,100. The range listed represents a good‑faith estimate of base salary compensation for this position and does not include incentive compensation, equity or benefits. Individual pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. This role is eligible for an additional incentive component as part of the total rewards package.

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits - subject to Envestnet's plan eligibility rules - that support your overall well‑being including, medical insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401k company match, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, disability coverage and mental health & wellness support. Our investment in you means supporting you professionally, financially, and personally at every stage of your journey with us. Please visit our benefits page on our career site to learn more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Envestnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome and value individuals of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We strive to provide an inclusive application and interview process. If you're a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the title of the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

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