Sr. Software DB Development Engineer

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives.  Come join the excellence!

Overview

The Software area is responsible for the development of computer programming systems and applications including the design, coding, testing and deployment of products and solutions to meet firm obligations.

Responsibilities

About the Role

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team of database development engineers and serve as a hands-on contributor to deliver complex solutions and projects

• Design, implement, and maintain Oracle databases and AWS-native data services (e.g., RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift),

• Lead data migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS

• Develop and optimize data models for transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads

• Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies using RMAN, Data Guard, and AWS Backup

• Drive performance tuning, capacity planning, scalability, and security hardening of data platforms

• Mentor, manage performance, ensure coding standards, and act as a hands-on technical expert for complex issues

• Plan, prioritize, and execute projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with product roadmaps

• Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Operations teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.

• Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and other observability tools

• Manage and participate in production support, incident response, root-cause analysis, and long-term problem remediation.

What You Bring:

• 12 - 15+ years of experience in Oracle and other RDBMS technologies

• Demonstrated experience performing hands-on database development and administration while leading engineering teams
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS data services: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, Glue, and S3
• Proven success delivering complex database initiatives in large-scale, enterprise environments

• Proven success in data migration projects using AWS DMS, Schema Conversion Tool, or custom automation

• Expertise in SQL/PLSQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux scripting, Python, or other automation tools

• Familiarity with data governance, encryption, and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR)

• A leadership style rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and leading by example

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics across all levels of the organization

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a track record of resolving high-impact production issues

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Oracle ASM, GoldenGate, or Exadata

• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and big data technologies

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or equivalent certifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized data platforms.

• Prior experience supporting mission-critical, 24x7 production systems

• For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000k - $203,000K. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Qualifications

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.