Senior Database Platform Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Texas
Remote
Financial Services
The Role

Notes to applicants:

  • Dimensional sees great value from collaborating in our offices and appreciates the benefits of flexibility. Most roles fit our office-first hybrid approach: We are together on our campuses Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and have the choice to work in the office or remotely, depending on what is best for that work day, on Mondays and Fridays. This approach maximizes in-person collaboration and interaction while simultaneously providing flexibility and applies to most roles globally with a few exceptions that require more or less time in the office. Please discuss with your Recruiter to confirm the details for this specific role.

  • Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application. When applying from a mobile device or tablet, you may not be able to attach a resume. If you cannot include an attachment at the time of your application, you will receive a follow up email asking you to attach your resume from a computer.

  • Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we suggest and encourage you to apply.

  • The use of Artificial Intelligence during interviews and skill testing is prohibited, unless Dimensional Fund Advisors has authorized such use.

  • If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, such accommodation is available upon request.

   

Job Description:

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Database Platform Engineer will work as part of a team to create and refine innovative solutions to empower our business.  This multi-discipline role will enable the business and technology teams to leverage various data platform technologies at a high level.  The Engineer will enable users to provision, analyze and consume data via performant, secure and scalable database platforms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Architects and automates database platform provisioning, configuration, monitoring, issue remediation, and security.
  • Applies expert understanding and troubleshooting of complex database systems.
  • Establishes, implements, and maintains best practice standards around code quality, deployment, security, architecture, and automation.
  • Collaborates with business and technology teams to accomplish engineering project goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience engineering for database engines (ex: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • 5+ years of experience working with cloud platforms in various cloud service providers (ex: Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, RDS, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, edetc.)
  • 7+ years of experience using SQL or NoSQL based languages
  • 5+ years of experience programming interpreted scripting languages (ex: Python, Powershell, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience using and developing with configuration management products and applying Infrastructure as Code principles (ex; Terraform, Ansible, Powershell DSC, Puppet, Chef, Cloud Formation, etc.)
  • Expert knowledge of relevant database platform engine internals, infrastructure and concepts
  • Experience working and developing with/on REST APIs and other non-DB direct interfaces
  • Experience working with CI/CD and SDLC workflow (Ex: JIRA, Git, Bitbucket, Github, Liquibase, Jenkins, Octopus, DbUp, etc.)
  • Applies a high bar for database platform architecture and security to solutions
  • Embodies and applies an engineering mindset to all aspects of their role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Able to communicate complex concepts to various audiences helping them to understand the benefits of technologies and recommended course of action

PREFERRED

  • Working with containerized platforms (ex: Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Experience working with or interest in object-oriented programming languages (ex: C#, Java, C++, etc.)
  • Experience working with or interest in data distribution systems (ex: Kafka)

SCOPE & DIRECT REPORTS

This position does not manage employees.

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Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates. 

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HQ: Austin, TX
1,490 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

Dimensional is a leading global investment firm that has been translating academic research into practical investment solutions since 1981. Guided by a strong belief in markets, we help investors pursue higher expected returns through a systematic investment process that integrates research insights with advanced portfolio design, management, and trading while balancing tradeoffs that can impact returns. Dimensional is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has 14 global offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. As of March 31, 2022, Dimensional manages $659 billion for investors worldwide.

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