Senior Software Engineer (Database platfoms)

Bessemer Trust is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Database platforms) to develop and optimize our strategic database platforms, focusing on Oracle and Redshift environments. This role involves leveraging your expertise in database development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and contribute to strategic decision-making in a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in an environment where they can make a material impact using a variety of technical database skills.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions in Oracle and Redshift cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain requirements and translate into design and implementation of new features and enhancements.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and efficient data modeling.
• Ensure data integrity and security through best practices in database design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using database native tools or ETL tools like Informatica IDMC, Glue, dbt etc.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database tasks to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute towards strategic enhancements of our data platform such as implementing automated pipeline products like Liquibase
• Provide timely production support and issue resolution within a shared, rotating on-call model.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with team members, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud computing and database management. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience preferably in the Finance industry
• Deep expertise in Oracle database development including database design, SQL, PL/SQL, and optimization techniques
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native databases such as Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, and Amazon DynamoDB
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and expertise in deploying and managing databases on these platforms
• Ability to migrate on-premises databases to the cloud, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance
• Experience in tuning database performance for both on-premises and cloud environments, optimizing queries and resource utilization
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) and automation tools for managing database deployments and configurations
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automating database deployment processes
• Relevant certifications in technology (e.g., Oracle Certified Associate, AWS Certified Database – Specialty) or domain knowledge (e.g., CDMP - Certified Database Management Professional) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven analytical and organizational skills (ability to handle multiple priorities)

The base salary range for this position is $150,000- $200,000 per year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. In addition, this position may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, and other compensation programs as applicable. Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) program with a generous profit-sharing contribution, medical, prescription dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; disability coverage; paid holidays; vacation; and sick time, subject to plan terms and Company policies.

About Bessemer Trust:

• Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing $250 billion in assets for 3,000 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,300 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
• Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.
• Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

 Key Facts:

• For more than 119 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.

 About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:

• We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:
• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees 

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.