Senior Database Engineer
Job details
Posted
09 April 2025
Location
Charlotte, NC
Job type
Permanent
Reference
960467
Job description
Job Summary: Dexian is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for an opportunity with a client located in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities: - Support the X9 to X11 Exadata upgrade from application engineering perspective including capacity planning for platform migrations and generating metrics reports
- Conduct performance tuning and query optimization across large datasets, supporting Oracle and Snowflake environments for data warehousing, reporting, and advanced analytics
- Help implement and optimize databases for GenAI models, including support for vectorized search, data pipelines, and AI-ready datasets
- Lead database modernization effort, including Oracle to PostgreSQL Aurora migrations, working with application owners to plan and re-factor schemas, SP logic, and integrations
- Optimize database systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency across large-scale, multi-terabyte insurance datasets
- Provide deep expertise in AWS database services, including RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and native AWS monitoring and performance tuning tools
- Evaluate new technologies to guide and support cost cutting related to software and infrastructure initiatives
- Implement data controls and governance aligned with our industry regulations and internal risk frameworks
- Partner with infrastructure teams to automate environment provisioning and monitoring using modern tooling such as Splunk
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a resilient, high-performing database engineering function
Requirements: - 8+ years of experience in enterprise database engineering, preferably within insurance or financial services
- Expertise in Oracle databases (11g through 23ai), with deep knowledge of Exadata and ExaCC infrastructure, and experience participating in large-scale Exadata upgrades
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, including administration, security, and compute optimization
- Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills with focus on performance, scalability, and automation
- Hands-on experience with AWS database services, including Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS, and migration tooling (e.g., DMS and SCT)
- Proven success in migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL Aurora, including assessment, translation, and performance validation
- Knowledge of encryption standards, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., SOX)
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- W2 Only - no sponsorship or C2C offered for this role
- On site in Charlotte, Jersey City or Houston
- Must have support Oracle to Aurora migration
- AWS Database services
- GenAI, Oracle and Snowflake
Nice to Have: - Familiarity with AWS hybrid cloud architectures
- Exposure to Python, Terraform, or other automation tools
- Background in vector databases or AI-enhanced search systems
- High level familiarity of insurance data domains such as policy, claims, risk, underwriting, reinsurance, and regulatory reporting
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.