Platform Database Engineer

Job Opportunity :

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking an experienced Platform Database Engineer in Boston, MA or Stevens Point, WI. The role requires strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills, plus the ability to manage projects independently and in teams. Supporting a global organization, this position may involve occasional night and weekend work. Candidates will complete a technical screening and formal interviews if selected by management.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and maintain database instances and management processes, including monitoring system health and performance metrics, to ensure high levels of security, performance, availability, and resilience.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain processes using T-SQL, SQL, PowerShell and Azure Data Factory.
• Define and Implement data access controls and monitoring.
• Respond promptly to and resolve database-related alerts, emails, and tickets.
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real-time, providing end-to-end problem resolution.
• Maintain schema changes and scripts using version control (Visual Studio, TFS, DevOps).
• Work with teams that are geographically dispersed and comprised of all disciplines, such as architects, business analysts, developers and testers.
• Educate teams on best practices and provide guidance on complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Follow established team standards. For any gap, recommend new or updated standards. Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement.
• Document and update processes and procedures when appropriate.
• Take ownership, support, and follow through on assigned deliverables, adjusting well to changes in priority.
• Develop accurate estimates of effort and timelines. Ensure that all assignments are completed accurately and within approved delivery schedules.
• Demonstrate a willingness and commitment to learn.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities, including off-hours.
• At times provide off-hours support, including weekends and holidays, on rotation.
• Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

Minimum of 8 years of MS SQL Server database administration experience, demonstrating experience / knowledge of typical DBA tasks, including : Backups, restores, recovery models, patching, disaster recovery.

Implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance.

Security, data and schema standards and concepts.

Performance Tuning & Optimization, indexes, index management, and statistics.

BHSI Offers :

Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include : Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.

Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).

Life Insurance (for you and your family).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Health Reimbursement Account.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Paid Parental Leave.

The base salary range for this position in Stevens Point, WI is $75,000 to $110,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. For the position based in Boston, MA, the base salary range is $75,000 to $110,000 along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.