Sr Platform Engineer (US)

QVC Group, Inc

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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server administration and T-SQL development.
  • Expertise in high availability, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Experience with Azure database environments and automation using PowerShell/Azure CLI.
  • Familiarity with PostGreSQL, CosmosDB, or Couchbase.
  • Background in database security and compliance with Agile/Scrum experience.

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure SQL Server infrastructure in on-prem and Azure environments.
  • Provide production support and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
  • Troubleshoot issues and guide root cause analysis and resolutions.
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies including upgrades.
  • Support Agile/Scrum processes such as sprint planning and backlog grooming.
  • Mentor team members and serve as technical lead on projects.
  • Research and recommend SQL Server/Azure technologies to enhance operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and paid time off.
  • Employee assistance program and parental leave.
  • Paid volunteer hours and company discounts.
  • Health care benefits starting on day 1 and 401(k).
  • Tuition reimbursement benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity, Your Team

The Sr Platform Engineer supports QVC by leveraging deep SQL Server expertise to improve existing database environments and lead the design and implementation of advanced data architectures focused on security and reliability, and performance. You will guide modernization projects such as cloud migration and Azure deployments, collaborating across teams to create scalable solutions for QVC's critical enterprise and digital applications.

Where You'll Work

This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite in West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA, NJ, DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

What You'll Do
  • Install, configure, secure, administer, and monitor SQL Server infrastructure (on-prem and Azure: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Provide production support and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
  • Troubleshoot issues, document procedures, and guide Root Cause Analysis and resolutions.
  • Develop and implement backup, recovery, and database management strategies, including upgrades and patches.
  • Support Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Mentor team members, foster collaboration, and serve as technical lead on projects.
  • Research and recommend SQL Server/Azure technologies, addressing risks and integrating automation and monitoring tools.


What You'll Bring
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with SQL Server administration, T-SQL development, and backup/recovery strategies, including recent versions (2022/2019/2016/2012).
  • Expertise in high availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Azure database environments, automation using PowerShell/Azure CLI, and familiarity with PostGreSQL, CosmosDB, or Couchbase.
  • Background in configuration management, database security, and compliance (PCI/SOX), with Agile/Scrum team experience.
  • Understanding of Agentic AI fundamentals and experience automating support tasks.


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Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

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