Platform Data Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage advanced cloud database architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability
• Work with Agile development teams leveraging Liquibase to manage database scheme changes
• Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity planning
• Develop and manage backup policies, data retention policies and disaster recovery plans
• Conduct in-depth performance analyses and execute tuning initiatives
• Develop advanced automation workflows to improve database operations efficiency
• Implement and enforce robust encryption and security protocols; drive initiatives for regulatory compliance
• Diagnose and solve advanced database issues with minimal supervision, ensuring data integrity and availability
• Collaborate with Digital Agile teams, Digital Engineering, and ETS Data partners to align database strategies with business goals
• Improve operational quality by compiling and analyzing data, and preparing recommendations based on that analysis for use in decision-making
• Prepare technical, process, and operations-related documentation
• Track work in accordance with team processes and ensure task and backlog items are properly documented
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and effective communications to teams and management
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 5-7 years of experience in database engineering and administration.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
• Advanced skill with hands-on experience in Azure SQL, Microsoft SQL, and enterprise database platforms
• Advanced skill designing, testing and deploying backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Advanced skill in database performance tuning and capacity planning with monitoring
• Experience in developing advanced automation scripts and workflows
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks
• Advance knowledge in secure data practices and data governance
• Advanced skill to design scalable database solutions and address advanced performance bottlenecks
• Expert analytical/quantitative, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills, with demonstrated experience performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment to manage concurrent priorities and meet deadlines
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to present findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired - Microsoft® Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Desired – Hands-on experience using Liquibase to manage schema changes
• Desired - Experience supporting platform engineering, infrastructure, cloud, digital, or software engineering organizations.
• Desired - Familiarity with application modernization and decommissioning programs.
• Desired - Experience working with risk, audit, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.
• Desired - Experience with the banking/financial services industry
• Desired - Knowledge of Navy Federal’s services, products, applications, business processes, and functions