About this opportunity
First Citizens Bank lists this Database Engineer Consultant opportunity in scottsdale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Database Engineer Consultant serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining, governing, and advancing enterprise database architecture, and engineering standards across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role provides technical leadership for database platforms, architecture reviews, cloud adoption initiatives, security compliance, disaster recovery strategies, automation, and emerging technology adoption by presenting technical alternatives and solutions to management that are reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective. It also provides consultative guidance to associates, management, and business units through expertise in multiple technologies.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise database architecture standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures.
Provide governance and oversight for cloud and on-premises database designs.
Lead Architecture Review Group activities and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards.
Develop and maintain database architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures documentation.
Drive adoption of cloud database technologies across various environments.
Conduct research and development activities supporting database modernization and automation.
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging platforms and technologies.
Design and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
Provide consultative direction and technical expertise across the Bank's database infrastructure landscape.
Advise business and technology partners on reliability, scalability, security, availability, and recovery solutions.
Support enterprise initiatives through architecture reviews and technology recommendations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Database Technologies OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Database Technologies
Deep understanding of database administration, architecture, engineering, and operational support.
Experience supporting mission-critical environments requiring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Experience working within regulated environments with strong security and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of Database Administration, Engineering, or Architecture experience.
Experience supporting Banking, Financial Services, or other highly regulated industries.
Expertise with (preferably in this order) PostgreSQL, DB2, Netezza, Oracle Database, SQL Server, MongoDB
Experience with various database and infrastructure management and monitoring tools
Experience leading technology modernization, cloud adoption, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
Preferred Certifications
Certifications for PostgreSQL, DB2, Netezza, Oracle Database, SQL Server, MongoDB
Core Competencies
Enterprise Database Architecture
Cloud Database Engineering
AWS and Hybrid Cloud Technologies
Technical Leadership
Database Modernization
Security & Compliance Governance
Disaster Recovery & High Availability
Vendor & Technology Evaluation Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at
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Worksite address
scottsdale, AZ, 85261, US
Who can apply
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