Senior Database Engineer- US- Remote

Siemens Mobility; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to enhance their cloud-based database systems. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust databases while ensuring their performance and security. You will work closely with development and operations teams, optimizing resources and automating processes to improve efficiency. If you are passionate about databases and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that impact asset management solutions globally. Join a team dedicated to creating smarter infrastructure for a sustainable future.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience supporting SQL Server in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based database management and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and maintenance of cloud-based databases.
• Optimize database systems for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on database integration.

Skills

SQL Server

Database Management

Cloud Technologies

Performance Tuning

Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

AWS

SQL

T-SQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

Bitbucket

PowerShell

Job description

Who we are
Brightly, the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions, enables organizations to transform the performance of their assets. Brightly’s sophisticated cloud-based platform leverages more than 20 years of data to deliver predictive insights that help users through the key phases of the entire asset lifecycle. More than 12,000 clients of every size worldwide depend on Brightly’s complete suite of intuitive software – including CMMS, EAM, Strategic Asset Management, IoT Remote Monitoring, Sustainability and Community Engagement. Paired with award-winning training, support and consulting services, Brightly helps light the way to a bright future with smarter assets and sustainable communities.

About The Job
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to join team with expertise in database management and configuration in Brightly’s public cloud-based infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based database systems. This role involves ensuring the availability, performance, and security of databases hosted on cloud platforms. The engineer collaborates with development and operations teams to integrate databases with applications and optimize cloud resources. If you’re passionate about databases and seek a challenging role in a dynamic environment, this could be a great fit for you!

What You’ll Be Doing (responsibilities)

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based databases.
• Support mission-critical SQL databases with advanced troubleshooting skills for performance and tuning.
• Optimize database systems to ensure they are robust and efficient.
• Analyze solutions and implement best practices for database management.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes, for efficiency and cost optimization.
• Create, maintain, and document processes for managing production database systems.
• Create tools and automation to simplify database operations and improve efficiency.
• Keep up to date with the latest technology trends.
• Work closely with the DevOps teams on production changes, incident mitigation, support application integration and deployment.
• Provide database expertise to engineering teams.
• Perform capacity planning including future storage requirements.
• Lead database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and implementation of new features.

What you need (requirements)

• Bachelor’s in computer science or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years or more of experience supporting SQL Server in an enterprise environment.

Experience with (but not necessarily all):

• AWS (Azure a plus)
• SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL
• SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis, DynamoDB, Couchbase, RedShift
• SentryOne, Datadog, CloudWatch
• Jenkins, DACPACs, Redgate tools
• Bitbucket, GitHub, SVN
• PowerShell, Bash, Python (C# or GO a plus)
• Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, SAM

• Multi-Cloud experience will be preferred.
• Experience with SQL Clustering and Availability Groups and database replication.
• Experience with monitoring and provisioning SQL Server in AWS/Azure.
• Willing to be on 24X7 on-call rotation and respond to production outages.
• Ability to automate redundant tasks using scripts, jobs, and other technologies.
• Strong communication, partnership, teamwork and influencing skills required.
• Experience with source control, with database engineering background.
• A strong interest in cloud technologies and automation and a DevOps mindset.

Compensation and Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. The pay range for this position is <$110,000 – $165,000>. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

The Brightly culture
We’re guided by a vision of community that serves the ambitions and wellbeing of all people, and our professional communities are no exception. We model that ideal every day by being supportive, collaborative partners to one another, conscientiously making space for our colleagues to grow and thrive. Our passionate team is driven to create a future where smarter infrastructure protects the environments that shape and connect us all. That brighter future starts with us.

Drug Free Workplace:
Brightly maintains a Drug Free workplace in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Criminal History
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