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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – Database Services
Position Summary
We’re seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – Database Services to join a dynamic technology operations team. This role focuses on maintaining, automating, and improving enterprise database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience. You’ll work onsite with a highly collaborative team, using cutting-edge tools to support critical financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage automation for database operations and monitoring.
- Maintain and optimize Oracle (11g/12c/19c) and Exadata platforms.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues to improve reliability and prevent incidents.
- Support performance tuning, RMAN backups, Data Guard, RAC, and ASM configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets.
- Contribute to observability and self-healing solutions for database systems.
- Assist with database modernization initiatives, including Cloud Data Warehouse, AWS RDS, Postgres, and MS SQL Server environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in Oracle and Exadata administration.
- Strong knowledge of RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and Exadata features.
- Working experience with MS SQL Server and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
- Familiarity with observability tools such as Dynatrace.
- Solid understanding of SRE concepts: SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and incident prevention.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oracle Database and AWS certifications.
- Experience with ITIL Foundation framework.
- Exposure to DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Plano, TX (100% onsite)
- Employment Type: 12-month contract with potential for extension
- Start Date: November 17, 2025
- End Date: November 13, 2026
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $63.52 – $65.52 /hour
- Weekly pay, paid holidays, and access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) retirement savings; life and disability insurance; and employee assistance resources.
How to Apply / Next Steps
Ready to bring your SRE expertise to a forward-thinking technology team? Apply today to join this exciting project onsite in Plano, TX. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief screening to discuss the role and next steps in the hiring process.
Salary : $64 - $66