Senior Oracle Database Engineer

About The Company BNY is a leading global financial services organization renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. As a pivotal player in the international financial landscape, BNY influences nearly 20% of the world's investible assets, demonstrating its substantial impact and reach. The company fosters a dynamic culture that promotes growth, innovation, and success, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and breakthrough digital solutions to serve its diverse client base effectively. Recognized for its forward-thinking initiatives and industry leadership, BNY consistently ranks among the most admired and innovative companies worldwide. Its dedication to technological advancement and societal contribution positions it as a premier destination for talented professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in finance and technology sectors.

About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Engineer to join our team in Pittsburgh or Lake Mary. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Oracle database environments that support mission-critical operations. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal database performance, security, and availability across on-premises and cloud platforms. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex projects such as database migration, cloud transformation, and automation initiatives, contributing significantly to BNY's technological modernization efforts. The Senior Oracle Database Engineer will serve as a technical expert, troubleshooting performance issues, implementing security controls, and supporting disaster recovery and high availability solutions to ensure operational resilience and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience in Oracle database engineering or administration, with a strong background in financial services or securities industries being advantageous. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Oracle Database 19c/26c, RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM, along with hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata. Proficiency in security features such as TDE and Oracle Key Vault, coupled with automation scripting skills in Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Shell, is essential. Additionally, experience supporting Linux-based environments, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and familiarity with cloud architectures such as Azure, OCI, or hybrid setups are highly valued. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are also necessary for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Oracle databases on Exadata and cloud platforms, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Engineer high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery solutions utilizing RAC, Data Guard, and ZDLRA technologies.
• Implement and manage database security controls, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Oracle Key Vault, auditing, and compliance standards to safeguard sensitive data.
• Automate routine database operations such as provisioning, patching, cloning, and refreshes using scripting languages and automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Support database migrations, replication strategies such as GoldenGate, and cloud transformation initiatives to modernize infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimize database performance issues, ensuring mission-critical systems operate efficiently and reliably.
• Participate in vulnerability remediation, platform upgrades, and technology modernization programs to enhance security and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement best practices and ensure seamless integration of database solutions.

Benefits BNY offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. This includes highly competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, and a range of flexible benefits tailored to meet diverse needs. Employees have access to global resources and tools that facilitate work-life balance and personal development. The company emphasizes fostering resilience, supporting financial goals, and encouraging community engagement through generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time. BNY’s commitment to employee success is reflected in its supportive work environment, continuous learning opportunities, and recognition programs that celebrate achievement and innovation.

Equal Opportunity

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve clients and innovate effectively. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and BNY is committed to creating a welcoming environment where every employee can thrive and succeed.