Job Description

Lead Database Engineer – Hybrid | Financial Services Client

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Industry: Financial Services / Banking

Overview:
Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a Lead Database Engineer to own and drive the database strategy across the organization. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role that blends technical depth, architecture, and day-to-day operational excellence. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things database—guiding design, performance, and modernization initiatives—while working alongside a collaborative team of developers, QA engineers, and a managed services provider.

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to lead end-to-end database operations and roadmap planning in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the technical lead and primary owner of all database platforms, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.

• Collaborate with development and QA teams to maintain and optimize dev/test environments, while supporting performance, stability, and availability.

• Lead version upgrades, system tuning, backup strategies, and performance monitoring.

• Drive the automation of database refreshes and builds, reducing manual effort and improving speed and reliability.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day tasks of a managed services provider handling routine DBA operations—ensuring timely and quality delivery.

• Set strategic direction and help shape the future state of database systems through roadmaps, best practices, and proactive planning.

• Participate in an on-call rotation. Initial issues are triaged by the managed services team, with escalations routed to your team.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, tuning, troubleshooting, and supporting complex database systems and data warehouses.

• Deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016-current) and Oracle (including Oracle 19c).

• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS.

• Proven ability to automate administrative tasks using SQL scripts or PowerShell (preferred).

• Familiarity with database security best practices and operating in regulated environments.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience managing change control processes in financial or regulated industries.

• Exposure to RedGate Data Masker, Rubrik, and encryption technologies.

• Strong understanding of database and client-side encryption.

Who You Are:

• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a leadership role without direct reports.

• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

• Able to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

• Self-driven with strong ownership and the ability to operate independently or within a team.

Why This Role?

• Influence & Ownership – Shape the future of a core banking platform.

• Stability with Innovation – Join a secure organization investing in automation and modernization.

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH).

Ready to lead the future of database engineering at the core of a critical financial institution? Apply now to make a lasting impact.