What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Database Engineer position at Visa?
The Opportunity:
The Database Engineer will partner with cross functional teams to design, implement, and maintain data management solutions for CardinalCommerce. They are responsible for the ongoing maintenance, scalability, and security of a variety of data storage systems. They will be expected to stay current with the latest best practices and tools in the industry and be able to assimilate new technologies.
The Work itself:
- Database Design and Implementation: Responsible for designing and implementing effective database structures based on project requirements. They are also involved in delivering on architectural improvements that are efficient and scalable.
- Performance Tuning and Maintenance: Responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of databases. They identify and troubleshoot issues, conduct regular system tests, and implement backup and recovery procedures.
- Data Integration and ETL Processes: The Database Engineer should be comfortable with developing and implementing methods for data integration from various sources into the database. This often includes creating ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and workflows.
- Security Management: Protecting the data by establishing appropriate user permissions and roles, implementing security protocols, and regularly monitoring and addressing potential security breaches are a core job requirement for Senior Database Engineers.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: The Database Engineer often works closely with other teams, such as software developers and data analysts, to ensure that the database aligns with the needs of the organization, and to integrate the database with other systems as needed. This often requires strong communication and teamwork skills.
- On-Call Support: The Database Engineer will be part of an on-call rotation to respond to emergency incidents. This responsibility entails being available during non-business hours to quickly address and resolve any critical issues or system malfunctions that affect the database's availability or performance, thus minimizing downtime and potential impact on business operations.
- GITHub: Proficient with GitHub, including checking in code, managing branches, and submitting and reviewing pull requests.
- AI Tools: Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., code assistants, automation utilities) to streamline troubleshooting, documentation, and workflow automation.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to tackle complex, multi‑system issues independently.
- Self‑motivated and capable of driving tasks from investigation through resolution with minimal oversight.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.