Database Engineer III

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Application Engineer III to design, manage, and support enterprise-scale database environments. This role requires deep hands-on expertise with relational databases, automation, cloud platforms, and data replication, along with strong collaboration skills in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support - Provides support for technical systems that execute business applications at a high level of ability and expertise. Configures, installs, and upgrades systems. Resolves complex, escalated technical issues. Responsible for administration, communication, and documentation throughout technical support activities. Manages technical projects and assists management with other business initiatives.
• System Testing - Leads testing and monitoring activities that ensure all applications dependent on the infrastructure function without issues. Automates tasks or tests to provide continuous monitoring. Designs solutions that address system weaknesses or common issues, and oversees their implementation.
• Data Security - Responsible for the security, management, and recovery of the Bank's distributed data assets. May lead disaster recovery efforts and other initiatives designed to protect the Bank's assets.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management
• Remote eligible.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms
• Advanced SQL skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize queries
• Experience with database replication technologies; GoldenGate and Qlik
• Support and manage cloud-based databases in AWS environments
• Infrastructure automation experience using Ansible and Terraform
• Scripting and automation experience with Python; PowerShell is a plus
• Experience supporting AWS cloud database services
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using Jira

Nice to Have

• Experience with OpenSearch
• Experience with Redis
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with .Net Framework or Jave

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, application teams, and other IT teams
• Comfortable translating business requirements into technical database solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management. Serves as a resource to wider business unit, management, and project teams.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Database Engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Database Engineering

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Area of Study: Relational Databases
• Preferred Area of Experience: Financial Sector
• License or Certification Type: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preferred, IBM Certification Preferred, Oracle Certification PreferredSkill(s): Understanding of relational database constructs, High availability design of databases, Structured query language , Familiarity of multiple database platforms (for example, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Netezza, etc.), Familiarity with various tools or utilities used in supporting database platforms (Commvault, TOAD, DBVisualizer, Idera, Solarwinds, etc)

The base pay for this position is generally between $116,000 and $178,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at benefits.

• Technical Support - Provides support for technical systems that execute business applications at a high level of ability and expertise. Configures, installs, and upgrades systems. Resolves complex, escalated technical issues. Responsible for administration, communication, and documentation throughout technical support activities. Manages technical projects and assists management with other business initiatives.
• System Testing - Leads testing and monitoring activities that ensure all applications dependent on the infrastructure function without issues. Automates tasks or tests to provide continuous monitoring. Designs solutions that address system weaknesses or common issues, and oversees their implementation.
• Data Security - Responsible for the security, management, and recovery of the Bank's distributed data assets. May lead disaster recovery efforts and other initiatives designed to protect the Bank's assets.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management
• Remote eligible.

Required

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL database platforms
• Advanced SQL skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize queries
• Experience with database replication technologies; GoldenGate and Qlik
• Support and manage cloud-based databases in AWS environments
• Infrastructure automation experience using Ansible and Terraform
• Scripting and automation experience with Python; PowerShell is a plus
• Experience supporting AWS cloud database services
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience using Jira

Nice to Have

• Experience with OpenSearch
• Experience with Redis
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with .Net Framework or Jave

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, application teams, and other IT teams
• Comfortable translating business requirements into technical database solutions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management. Serves as a resource to wider business unit, management, and project teams.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Database Engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Database Engineering

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Area of Study: Relational Databases
• Preferred Area of Experience: Financial Sector
• License or Certification Type: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preferred, IBM Certification Preferred, Oracle Certification PreferredSkill(s): Understanding of relational database constructs, High availability design of databases, Structured query language , Familiarity of multiple database platforms (for example, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Netezza, etc.), Familiarity with various tools or utilities used in supporting database platforms (Commvault, TOAD, DBVisualizer, Idera, Solarwinds, etc)

The base pay for this position is generally between $116,000 and $178,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at benefits.