Senior Database Engineer

LSEG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LSEG is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join the DataScope Database Administration team. You will manage 400+ Sybase ASE, SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud-based databases across development, testing, and production, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

You will contribute to database modernization, automation, and operational excellence while supporting day-to-day database operations and performance optimization across Azure and AWS.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and optimizing relational databases across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, indexing, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Review database designs with development and product teams for new initiatives and fixes.
• Coordinate changes across upstream and downstream systems while maintaining data integrity.
• Develop, automate, and maintain database tools, scripts, and monitoring solutions.
• Support QA and cloud modernization efforts across Azure and AWS environments.
• Deliver reliable, scalable database services as part of the DataScope team.

Skills

Database design

SQL performance tuning

Automation scripting

Cloud adoption

Tools

Sybase ASE

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

Azure

AWS

Job description

• Database Engineering & Development
• Cloud & Platform Modernization

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role profile:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Database Engineer to join our DataScope Database Administration team. The team manages more than 400+ Sybase ASE, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Azure/AWS Cloud based database environments across development, testing, pre-production, and production platforms.

In this role, you will partner with application development, QA, infrastructure, cloud, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions and stabilize database operation day to day. You will contribute to project delivery, database modernization initiatives, operational excellence, automation, performance optimization, and cloud adoption efforts.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about database technologies, continuous improvement, and solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Database Change Management
  • Partner with development and product teams to review database designs for new initiatives, enhancements, and defect resolutions.
  • Evaluate the impact of database changes across upstream and downstream systems and customer environments.
  • Coordinate release planning, testing, and deployment activities for database changes.
  • Implement database updates across centralized and customer database environments while maintaining stability and data integrity.
  • Support project delivery by providing database expertise throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Database Engineering & Development
  • Design, develop, and enhance database tools, utilities, and automation solutions.
  • Support data entitlement and distribution requirements through database and application enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain database objects, maintenance scripts, reports, and monitoring solutions.
  • Contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives and platform evaluations across database technologies.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Consulting
  • Collaborate with QA teams to support database testing activities.
  • Provide database technical guidance for test planning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
  • Assist cross-functional teams in identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Cloud & Platform Modernization
  • Support database deployments and modernization initiatives within Azuer/AWS and other cloud environments.
  • Participate in architecture, implementation, and operational