Sr. Software DB Development Engineer

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a Senior Database Engineering Lead in Wisconsin to oversee the design, development, and optimization of database solutions. This role is pivotal for cloud transformation, managing a team, and ensuring high-performance data services in hybrid environments.

The successful candidate will have 12–15+ years of experience in Oracle and AWS technologies and be adept at mentoring teams. Compensation ranges from $165,000 to $203,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in database technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS data services.
• Experience with performance tuning and data migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of database engineers and contribute to complex solutions.
• Design and maintain Oracle databases and AWS services.
• Conduct data migration and modernization efforts to AWS.

Skills

Oracle and RDBMS technologies

AWS data services

SQL/PLSQL

Unix/Linux scripting

Data governance and compliance standards

Collaboration and mentorship

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Job description

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

The Software area is responsible for the development of computer programming systems and applications including the design, coding, testing and deployment of products and solutions to meet firm obligations.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Database Engineering Lead with deep expertise in Oracle databases and the AWS data ecosystem, as well as management or team lead experience, who thrives as both a hands‑on database expert and a people leader. This role is central to our cloud transformation initiatives and will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high performance data solutions across hybrid environments. You’ll work closely with Cloud Architects, Engineering, DevOps, and Application teams to modernize legacy systems, streamline data workflows, and enable data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of database development engineers and serve as a hands‑on contributor to deliver complex solutions and projects
• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases and AWS‑native data services (e.g., RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift)
• Lead data migration and modernization efforts from on‑premises to AWS
• Develop and optimize data models for transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads
• Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and AWS Backup
• Drive performance tuning, capacity planning, scalability, and security hardening of data platforms
• Mentor, manage performance, ensure coding standards, and act as a hands‑on technical expert for complex issues
• Plan, prioritize, and execute projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with product roadmaps
• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Operations teams to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and other observability tools
• Manage and participate in production support, incident response, root‑cause analysis, and long‑term problem remediation

What You Bring

• 12–15+ years of experience in Oracle and other RDBMS technologies
• Demonstrated experience performing hands‑on database development and administration while leading engineering teams
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS data services: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Glue, and S3
• Proven success delivering complex database initiatives in large‑scale, enterprise environments
• Proven success in data migration projects using AWS DMS, Schema Conversion Tool, or custom automation
• Expertise in SQL/PLSQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux scripting, Python, or other automation tools
• Familiarity with data governance, encryption, and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR)
• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and leading by example
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a track record of resolving high‑impact production issues

Bonus Points

• Experience with Oracle ASM, GoldenGate, or Exadata
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and big data technologies
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or equivalent certifications
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized data platforms
• Prior experience supporting mission‑critical, 24x7 production systems
• Compensation range: $165,000 – $203,000. Role eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.