Senior Software Engineer, Database Automation Engineer

Oracle + Postgres
UNITED STATES
November 9, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: PNC
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $86,250.00 – $158,125.00

About the Role

As a Senior Database Automation Engineer at PNC, you will design, develop, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise database platforms. This role focuses on streamlining database operations, reducing manual effort through automation of provisioning, patching, monitoring, and compliance validation across various database technologies.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automation solutions for enterprise database platforms.
  • Automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance validation, and vulnerability remediation processes.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Oracle database technologies (RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN).
  • Partner with engineering teams to expand automation capabilities across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
  • Lead automation initiatives, mentor team members, and shape engineering standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Strong Oracle DBA expertise in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Advanced Python development skills and experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
  • Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible.
  • Experience supporting highly available production environments and troubleshooting across database, infrastructure, and application layers.
  • Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Experience with Oracle Exadata, Enterprise Manager (OEM), or Fleet Patching & Provisioning (FPP).
  • CI/CD pipeline development experience.
  • Experience leading database modernization or migration initiatives.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical/prescription drug coverage, dental and vision options, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with PNC match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
  • Generous paid time off, including 15 to 25 vacation days annually.

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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