Sr Database Engineer (Senior Application Database Engineer)

Job Description

Company: McAfee
Location: Frisco, TX
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Pay / Compensation: USD $123,650.00/Yr. – USD $229,650.00/Yr.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Database Engineer to join our Database Engineering team at McAfee. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, design, architecture, and optimization of enterprise database platforms, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases.

You will play a key role in database engineering, performance optimization, automation, data modeling, and database lifecycle management while ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across the organization’s data platforms. This role requires strong expertise in cloud-based database solutions, automation, database architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support both development and production environments.

Workplace Note: This is a Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. You will be required to be on-site on an as-needed basis; when you are not working on-site, you will work from your home office. You must be within commutable distance of Frisco, TX. Relocation assistance is not offered at this time.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Engineering

• Administer, maintain, and support PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
• Evaluate, configure, install, and manage database management systems through automated deployment processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure database solutions.
• Perform database monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.

Database Design & Architecture

• Develop and maintain database designs, data architectures, and data models.
• Collaborate with application development teams to review and recommend database structures and design improvements.
• Participate in database release management and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models using tools such as ER/Studio.

Cloud & Automation

• Manage cloud-based database platforms, primarily within AWS.
• Develop automation solutions using Python and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Utilize Terraform and other automation tools to provision and manage database infrastructure.
• Support CI/CD and infrastructure automation initiatives related to database platforms.

Data Protection & Recovery

• Design and execute database backup, recovery, migration, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Conduct recovery testing and support business continuity planning.

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with Infrastructure, Application Development, Product Management, Project Management, Information Security, and Operations teams.
• Assist in resolving development, testing, and production database issues.
• Lead database-related projects and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.

Emerging Technologies

• Support AI-focused data storage technologies and architectures.
• Develop knowledge and expertise in Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and related AI data platforms.
• Evaluate modern database technologies and recommend strategic adoption where applicable.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 7+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience managing databases within AWS environments and strong knowledge of AWS database services and cloud architecture.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL Administration.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, including DynamoDB.
• Strong understanding of database structures, algorithms, software architecture, and scalable computing systems.
• Proven track record supporting both production and non-production environments.
• Expertise in Database Design, Data Architecture, and Data Modeling.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable database environments.
• In-depth knowledge of database performance tuning, optimization techniques, and database security best practices.
• Solid Linux administration skills.
• Hands-on experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong project leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaboration skills across development, infrastructure, operations, and information security teams, with the ability to drive technical initiatives from design through implementation.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

• Familiarity with GitHub, ER/Studio, Jira, and ITIL-based service management tools.
• Exposure to AI-related data platforms, including Vector Databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Architectures.

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus Program
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support and Community Involvement initiatives
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees (or 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation accrued each year for Non-Exempt Employees)
• Flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits

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