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Title: Full time Senior Vice President (SVP) Database Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: 4 days onsite (not a remote role)
Role Overview
This is not a traditional DBA role—you will operate as an embedded database engineer within the application and platform teams.
You will lead the design and engineering of secure, high-performance, and highly available data systems, with a focus on Oracle, replication strategies, and system resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable Oracle database solutions for high-throughput applications
Design and manage cross-region replication and fault-tolerant architectures
Drive performance tuning and optimization (query tuning, indexing, partitioning)
Enforce data security and encryption standards (data at rest/in transit, access controls)
Partner with engineering teams on data modeling, PL/SQL development, and system design
Implement monitoring, alerting, and database reliability standards (SLOs)
Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines (Liquibase, Flyway, or similar)
Contribute to modernization efforts, including Snowflake and Databricks integrations
Core Technology Stack
Database & Data
Oracle (primary environment; migrating to Exadata)
PL/SQL, stored procedures, and performance tooling (AWR, SQL Trace, TKPROF)
Cloud & Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure (primary)
Cross-region failover and disaster recovery
Data Platforms (Nice to Have)
Snowflake
Databricks
Security & Compliance
Experience in regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP or similar)
Strong expertise in:
Database encryption (TDE, in-transit security)
Access controls and least privilege design
Auditing and compliance standards
AI-Enabled Engineering (Required)
Candidates must demonstrate practical use of AI tools within their workflow, including:
Query optimization and code generation assistance
Test generation and validation
Reviewing and debugging AI-assisted outputs
This will be evaluated during interviews.
Basic Qualifications
9–11 years of experience in database engineering or related roles
Deep expertise in Oracle database internals and performance tuning
Strong experience with replication, high availability, and fault tolerance
Experience integrating databases into modern CI/CD workflows
Background in financial services or regulated environments is a plus
What Sets You Apart
Experience designing mission-critical, high-availability data systems
Strong understanding of data architecture and distributed systems
Ability to communicate and drive technical standards across teams
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
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