Database Engineer

QBE Insurance Group Limited$82K — $123K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in database design and architecture.
  • Proven background in implementing backup and recovery strategies.
  • Experience in high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Always ON and clustering.
  • In-depth knowledge of database internals and operations.
  • Commercial experience with cloud computing platforms like Azure or AWS.
  • Experience as a DevOps Automation Engineer for database deployment.
  • Expertise in designing and executing ETL processes across various data sources.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Architecture team to craft a strategic technology roadmap.
  • Evaluate and upgrade existing QBE database technologies.
  • Standardize monitoring and backup tools for operational efficiency.
  • Develop processes for real-time validation of new infrastructure.
  • Manage database license compliance and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Enforce security and integrity of information systems according to regulations.
  • Troubleshoot diverse technical problems efficiently, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexible time between office and home.
  • 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth with equitable parental leave.
  • Competitive 401(k) program with generous company matching.
  • Comprehensive well-being program including gym and counseling services.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional certifications and ongoing education opportunities.
  • Supportive Employee Networks encouraging community involvement.
Full Job Description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to work closely with the Infrastructure Engineer Manager to provide continuous services on a global level and supporting teams providing technical advisory, application support, help in developing architecture design patterns, technology-build standards, and operational process standards to ensure a unified global approach meets business requirements.
  • Location: Madison, WI
  • Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
  • The salary range for this role is: $82,000.00 - $123,000.00, depending on experience


Your new role

Collaborate with peers and the Architecture team to define a strategic technology roadmap aligned with the global architecture vision.
  • Evaluate emerging and existing QBE database technologies, nurturing awareness of new enhancements and features.
  • Works with the Architecture community and other CoPs to evaluate and implement solutions and roadmaps.
  • Standardize support tools and techniques for key functions like monitoring, alerting, and backups.
  • Create tools, techniques, and processes for the DB Operational team to ensure real-time validation and technical assurance of new infrastructure.
  • Manage the DB license compliance and purchase requirements, sharing information with stakeholders.
  • Ensure security, confidentiality, and integrity of information systems through compliance with legislation and regulations, implementing necessary controls and management strategies.
  • Own diverse technical expertise including DevOps, troubleshooting, cloud computing, coding/scripting, and infrastructure engineering, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Take ownership of technical problems, proactively resolving issues to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
  • Identify and analyze problems, prioritizing them, documenting causes, and implementing remedies.
  • Focus on the entire lifecycle of service delivery, from design and development to delivery and operations, ensuring IT products and vendors work together effectively.
  • Demonstrate specialized knowledge necessary for fulfilling role responsibilities effectively.
  • Utilize lateral thinking to diagnose root causes of problems and troubleshoot across various technology capabilities, including compute, storage, networking, software, and cloud services.


Experience:
  • Handson experience in Database design & architecture
  • Handson Experience in Backup & Recovery scenarios
  • Experience in implementing High Availability & Disaster Recovery solutions
    using Always ON, Clustering, Replication, Mirroring and Log Shipping
  • In - depth knowledge on Database Internals
  • Commercial experience in building Cloud Computing like Azure/AWS
  • Experience working as a DEVOPS Automation Engineer for database deployment
  • Experience in designing ETL for data movement between excel, flat file, RDBMS like
  • Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server using Bulk Insert, BCP utility, DTS and a variety of
  • SSIS (ispac) packages including custom transformations for a wide range of business requirements


Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:
  • Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
  • 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
  • Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
  • Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
  • Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
  • Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community


To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Skills:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Disaster Recovery Strategies, Information Security, Intentional collaboration, Intrusion Prevention, IT Infrastructure Operations, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Team Development, Troubleshooting

How to Apply:

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