Platform Database Engineer

2026 Feb 26th Virtual - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuran

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of database administration experience in enterprise settings
  • Expertise in backup, recovery, patching, security, and disaster recovery
  • Advanced SQL development and performance tuning skills
  • Deep knowledge of database architecture and optimization
  • Experience with both transactional and analytical database systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain secure and high-performance database environments
  • Develop data automation processes using SQL and PowerShell
  • Implement monitoring solutions and access controls for data
  • Respond to database alerts and resolve incidents promptly
  • Perform real-time troubleshooting and manage schema changes
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams
  • Maintain documentation and operational standards to ensure efficient processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a global organization
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on continuous improvement of database systems
  • Exposure to cloud database technologies
  • Support for professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Platform Database Engineer to support and optimize enterprise database environments within a global organization. This role focuses on database performance, security, automation, and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams. The ideal candidate brings deep database administration expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, monitor, and maintain database environments to ensure security, availability, and performance
  • Develop and maintain automation and data processes using SQL, PowerShell, and data integration tools
  • Implement data access controls and monitoring solutions
  • Respond to and resolve database alerts, incidents, and service requests
  • Perform real-time troubleshooting and end-to-end problem resolution
  • Manage schema changes and scripts through version control systems
  • Collaborate with architects, analysts, developers, and testers across distributed teams
  • Provide guidance on best practices, performance tuning, and database design improvements
  • Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures
  • Own deliverables and ensure timely, accurate completion of assigned work
  • Support scheduled maintenance, deployments, and rotational off-hours coverage
  • Identify process improvements and recommend updated standards

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
  • 8+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise environments
  • Strong expertise in database backup, recovery, patching, security, and disaster recovery
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL development and performance tuning
  • Deep understanding of database architecture, indexing, optimization, and execution planning
  • Experience supporting transactional and analytical database systems
  • Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms and multiple database technologies
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience collaborating with data warehouse and analytics teams preferred


Working Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Company :

2026 Feb 26th Virtual - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

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