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:
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Serve as the technical lead and primary owner of all database platforms, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
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Collaborate with development and QA teams to maintain and optimize dev/test environments, while supporting performance, stability, and availability.
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Lead version upgrades, system tuning, backup strategies, and performance monitoring.
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Drive the automation of database refreshes and builds, reducing manual effort and improving speed and reliability.
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Oversee and manage day-to-day tasks of a managed services provider handling routine DBA operations—ensuring timely and quality delivery.
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Set strategic direction and help shape the future state of database systems through roadmaps, best practices, and proactive planning.
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Participate in an on-call rotation. Initial issues are triaged by the managed services team, with escalations routed to your team.
Must-Haves:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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5+ years of hands-on experience designing, tuning, troubleshooting, and supporting complex database systems and data warehouses.
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Deep knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016-current) and Oracle (including Oracle 19c).
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Advanced proficiency in T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS.
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Proven ability to automate administrative tasks using SQL scripts or PowerShell (preferred).
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Familiarity with database security best practices and operating in regulated environments.
Nice-to-Haves:
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Experience managing change control processes in financial or regulated industries.
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Exposure to RedGate Data Masker, Rubrik, and encryption technologies.
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Strong understanding of database and client-side encryption.
Who You Are:
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A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a leadership role without direct reports.
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Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
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Able to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.
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Self-driven with strong ownership and the ability to operate independently or within a team.
Why This Role?
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Influence & Ownership – Shape the future of a core banking platform.
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Stability with Innovation – Join a secure organization investing in automation and modernization.
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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.