Database Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in database engineering, with a strong focus on automation and self-service capabilities for enterprise database platforms. Your expertise includes designing and implementing solutions that enhance database performance and reliability, and you have a proven track record of leading teams to success. You are well-versed in cloud architectures and have experience with modern database technologies, particularly in AWS environments. You understand the importance of observability and have championed monitoring and alerting solutions in previous roles. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.

You are passionate about leveraging open-source solutions and AI technologies to drive innovation in database management. You thrive in an agile environment and are committed to continuous improvement, both for yourself and your team. You have experience with compliance controls and understand the critical nature of data security and governance in enterprise settings. You are a proactive problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and finding efficient solutions.

Desirable

Experience with database lifecycle management and orchestration tools is a plus. Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques will set you apart. You may also have experience in mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team culture.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead the strategy, design, and implementation of automation capabilities for enterprise database platforms. You will own the roadmap for services including provisioning, lifecycle management, patching, and upgrade automation. Your responsibilities will include developing backup and recovery orchestration processes and implementing automated compliance controls to ensure data integrity and security. You will champion observability by delivering monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance visibility solutions across database environments, ensuring that all systems are running optimally.

You will partner closely with database engineering teams to build and evolve frameworks for standardized access control and least privilege automation. Your leadership will guide the team in adopting best practices and innovative approaches to database management, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the technology team. You will also collaborate with other departments to align database strategies with broader business objectives, ensuring that technology solutions support the firm's goals.

What we offer

Point72 offers a competitive annual base salary range of $250,000-$300,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and innovation. We believe in supporting our employees' growth and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of technology in the investment industry, where your contributions will have a real impact on our global business.