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Position Summary

The Senior Data Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, upgrading, and automating solutions for managing and optimizing databases within an organization. This role combines expertise in SQL Server Technologies, programming, and automation to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of database systems. In this role the Senior Data Platform Engineer will collaborate with software development teams to integrate database automation processes into the software development cycle.

The Senior Data Platform Engineer will keep up to date with the latest industry trends and advancement in database automation technologies. You will also provide 24/7 support on SQL Server Database Systems in an on call rotation & support off hour and weekend deployments and tasks when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, developers, and network engineers
• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of production databases through effective automation strategies and monitoring techniques
• Conduct regular performance analysis and capacity planning to optimize database resources
• Document database process, procedures, and configuration to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with organization standards
• Implement and maintain database automation frameworks, tools, and scrips to streamline database operations and enhance efficiency
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the database environment and propose innovative solutions

Required Qualifications

• 5 + years of experience as a SQL Server Database Engineer or similar role, with a focus on database concepts, principles, backup, recovery, deployments, best practices, and automation
• 4 + years experience with Azure Cloud
• 4 + years experience with HADR technologies like Always On, Replication, and/or Clustering
• 3 + years of proficiency in scripting languages like Powershell, Python, etc for automation tasks
• 3+ years of experience with database automation frameworks and tools like Octopus, Teamcity, Anisble, Jenkins
• 2+ years of experience with source code management tools like GitHub and GitLab
• 2+ years of experience with CICD tools and methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
• Thorough understanding of database architecture, replication, and high availability concepts
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with other database technologies such as PostgreSQL, DB2 LUW, etc
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively though collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality database automation solutions

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$83,430.00 - $166,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.  
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/02/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.