Senior Database Engineer

Job Description

Senior Database Engineer Senior Engineer, Database Engineering The Database Engineer plays a critical role within the Database Program team. This individual will lead large initiatives, be responsible for database support, database patching , database designs and implementation and drive the best practice, governance, and standards of Database Engineering in MastercardOverviewRole:- Managing wide variety databases, particularly must be highly experienced in database backup and recovery, performance tuning, and high availability configuration. Database technologies include (but are not limited to): Oracle, MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB, Redis. The ideal candidate should have experience in more than one database technology. Forward thinking infrastructure automation and scripting skills. Leads in managing client s expectations and communicates proactively. Requires little supervision while identifying tasks associated with responsibilities Collaborates with other DBAs, participates in internal projects and leads some initiatives. Provide DBA suggestions and input on direction for database domain strategy. Guides and provides direction for use of best practices and application database solutions to Mastercard s development teams. Reviews new tools and products that assist in providing database support and services. Plans and coordinates data migrations between systems.Education (preferred):Bachelor s Degree in Information systems or equivalent experience.Knowledge/Experience (preferred): In-depth knowledge of database management (Installation, creation of new instances, space management, database reorganization and internals, backup and recovery, replication, performance monitoring and troubleshooting, identification of bottlenecks in locks, waits). Strong working knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL databases with relevant certifications Good understanding of security standards and best practices around database platforms. Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience. Intermediate knowledge of Oracle replication implementation (Golden Gate/DataGuard). Intermediate knowledge of Oracle internals. Intermediate knowledge of Oracle middleware (OEM). Intermediate knowledge of Oracle physical database tuning. Intermediate knowledge of SQL tuning background. Working knowledge of backup/recovery using RMAN for Oracle and Mongo OpsManager for Mongo. Working knowledge of Oracle RAC, Cluster Resource software and Oracle features. Knowledge of multiple database technologies (including but not limited to): Oracle, MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB, Redis. The ideal candidate should have experience in more than one database technology. MongoDB design principals, cluster connectivity, security and the factors that affect distributed system performance. Additional expertise in managing Redis cache is a plus. Mongo Database Administration activities - cluster configuration, upgrades, patches and security. Understanding of logical and physical data models on structured and unstructured data patterns. Demonstrates an understanding of Database Engineering s role in supporting business processes. Demonstrates the ability to participate in cross functional teams for estimating, application designs, and implementation strategies.Skills/Abilities: Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to build awareness and to proactively promote DBA s position in support of sound database structures, data governance and other Corporate strategies. Ability to multi-task and prioritize efforts. Ability to pick up new technologies at a quick pace. Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies Displays excellent collaborative skills with cross-functional teams. Provide positive customer service to internal business partners.Due to COVID-19, most of our employees are working from home. We ve implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video and are onboarding new hires remotely. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we re all in this together.Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable.accommodationmastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityEvery person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must: Abide by Mastercard s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard s guidelines.,

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