Senior Database Engineer

Job Description
As Senior Database Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Infrastructure Platforms you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems across multiple platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of various database technologies, and cloud-based databases. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity and security.
Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions across multiple platforms (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft MSSQL and Sybase).
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of database solutions with applications.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and other performance tuning techniques.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database systems for performance, security, and availability, and take proactive measures to address potential issues.
• Lead database migration and upgrade projects, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior database engineers and other team members.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve database systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, processes, and procedures.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in database engineering or administration, with a focus on multiple database platforms.
• Strong expertise in SQL databases.
• Proficiency in database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with database security best practices and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with database automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Shell scripting).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions is a plus.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.