Vanguard

Senior Database Engineering Specialist, Cloud Migration and Platform Resiliency

Vanguard  •  Wayne, PA (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Provides advanced level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for large business applications and databases.
  • Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists. Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
  • Performs database administration for mid-tier server databases. Performs day to day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes. Builds backup and recovery jobs.
  • Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies. Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
  • Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
  • Trains and mentors staff. Resolves complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years database administrator, data modeling, business systems analyst, development, or related work experience.
  • Expertise with Cloud Based, relational and non-relational, database products such as- PostgresSQL, MySQL, MSSQL Server, Oracle, Neptune, MariaDB, DocumentDB, Aurora (PosgrsSQL and/or MySQL), Redshift, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, etc.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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About Vanguard

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of empowering our 50 million investor-owners.* Since our founding in 1975, we’ve been on a mission to help investors achieve their goals.

With no outside shareholders to answer to, we make decisions—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with our clients’ needs in mind. Whether you’re investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we’re on your side.

We are a community that thinks—and feels—differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Let’s celebrate 50 years together.

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*As of January 2025

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Valley Forge, PA
Year Founded
1975
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