The Senior Database Platform Engineer will lead technical efforts across database platforms, automate processes, ensure availability, and mentor others while migrating on-prem workloads to the cloud.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* We are seeking a Senior Database Platform Engineer to join our Database Services team. This role provides hands-on technical expertise across multiple database platforms (SQL, NoSQL, document, graph, vector, search, etc.) to maximize availability, recoverability, performance, security, and customer satisfaction. You will drive adoption of Platform Engineering and DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC), automation, container architectures, hybrid cloud models, and AI-powered data platforms. You'll be a technical expert and change leader, functioning independently and collaboratively, with a passion for modern database technologies and mentoring others.
* What you will do:
* Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in on-premise database platforms (MS SQL, MongoDB, DB2, etc.), Azure infrastructure, Azure SQL Family, MongoDB Atlas, and general database management.
* Support modernization and migration of on-prem workloads to cloud or hybrid platforms.
* Champion modern database technologies including PostgreSQL, Aurora, Cosmos DB, Vector DB, and AI-powered platforms.
* Architect, size, deploy, and secure database platforms supporting new and existing applications.
* Support production database environment availability, stability, performance, and security.
* Automate database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Participate in incident response and on-call rotations, responding promptly to alerts and handling major incidents.
* Review database code and objects to maintain standards, improve performance, and ensure system stability.
* Deploy and use observability tools for real-time monitoring and alerting
* Monitor and tune database systems proactively using replication, partitioning, and sharding strategies.
* Implement and enforce security and compliance/audit best practices including zero-trust principles, encryption, RBAC.
* Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, architects, SRE, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
* Mentor your peers and internal customers/developers
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
* What we expect of you:
* At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL Family (SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VM), MongoDB Atlas, and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
* Proven success migrating production databases from on-premises to cloud platforms.
* Expertise in database performance tuning, replication, security (RBAC, encryption), backup, and recovery strategies.
* Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
* Solid knowledge of Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments including performance monitoring, package management, and job scheduling.
* Strong networking and security knowledge related to cloud and database environments.
* Experience with monitoring and incident management tools such as Datadog, PagerDuty, and ServiceNow.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead smaller technical projects.
* Ability to build rapport and collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
* Experience architecting and deploying database ecosystems from scratch, a plus.
* Understanding of Platform Engineering/DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tooling related to database administration, a plus.
* Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, or Docker Swarm, a plus.
* Experience with on-premise and multiple cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.) as related to database platforms, a plus.
* Proficiency with Datadog, PagerDuty, ServiceNow, a plus. Pay range: $74,000 - $146,800 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials #LI-SC3
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* We are seeking a Senior Database Platform Engineer to join our Database Services team. This role provides hands-on technical expertise across multiple database platforms (SQL, NoSQL, document, graph, vector, search, etc.) to maximize availability, recoverability, performance, security, and customer satisfaction. You will drive adoption of Platform Engineering and DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC), automation, container architectures, hybrid cloud models, and AI-powered data platforms. You'll be a technical expert and change leader, functioning independently and collaboratively, with a passion for modern database technologies and mentoring others.
* What you will do:
* Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in on-premise database platforms (MS SQL, MongoDB, DB2, etc.), Azure infrastructure, Azure SQL Family, MongoDB Atlas, and general database management.
* Support modernization and migration of on-prem workloads to cloud or hybrid platforms.
* Champion modern database technologies including PostgreSQL, Aurora, Cosmos DB, Vector DB, and AI-powered platforms.
* Architect, size, deploy, and secure database platforms supporting new and existing applications.
* Support production database environment availability, stability, performance, and security.
* Automate database provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Participate in incident response and on-call rotations, responding promptly to alerts and handling major incidents.
* Review database code and objects to maintain standards, improve performance, and ensure system stability.
* Deploy and use observability tools for real-time monitoring and alerting
* Monitor and tune database systems proactively using replication, partitioning, and sharding strategies.
* Implement and enforce security and compliance/audit best practices including zero-trust principles, encryption, RBAC.
* Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, architects, SRE, Infrastructure, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
* Mentor your peers and internal customers/developers
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
* What we expect of you:
* At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure SQL Family (SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VM), MongoDB Atlas, and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell).
* Proven success migrating production databases from on-premises to cloud platforms.
* Expertise in database performance tuning, replication, security (RBAC, encryption), backup, and recovery strategies.
* Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
* Solid knowledge of Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments including performance monitoring, package management, and job scheduling.
* Strong networking and security knowledge related to cloud and database environments.
* Experience with monitoring and incident management tools such as Datadog, PagerDuty, and ServiceNow.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and lead smaller technical projects.
* Ability to build rapport and collaborate cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
* Experience architecting and deploying database ecosystems from scratch, a plus.
* Understanding of Platform Engineering/DevOps/DevSecOps practices and tooling related to database administration, a plus.
* Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, or Docker Swarm, a plus.
* Experience with on-premise and multiple cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.) as related to database platforms, a plus.
* Proficiency with Datadog, PagerDuty, ServiceNow, a plus. Pay range: $74,000 - $146,800 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials #LI-SC3
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Top Skills
Ansible
Aurora
Azure
Cosmos Db
Datadog
Docker
Ecs
Kubernetes
Linux
MongoDB
NoSQL
Pagerduty
Postgres
Powershell
Python
Servicenow
SQL
Terraform
Vector Db
Windows
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