Database Engineer

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

S&P Global Ratings

The Role: Database Engineer

The Team:

This team is part of the global Application Operations and Infrastructure group that provides production support to Ratings Applications. These applications are critical for the analysts who drive the business through their actions. Team is responsible for the high availability and resiliency of these applications.

The Impact:

As part of global team of engineers, provide production support for Tier-1 business critical applications. Troubleshoot application related issues and work with infrastructure & database team to triage major Incidents. Contribute to delivery of innovative and continuous highly reliable technology services. Strong focus towards developing shared integration services with automation and cloud enablement. Become an integral part of a high performing global network of engineers working from US and India to help advance our technology.

What’s in it for you:

Highly technical hands-on role which will help enhance team skills.

Work on Tier-1 applications that are in the critical path for the business.

Ability to work on cutting edge technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud (AWS, AZURE) and Ansible.

Ability to grow within the organization that’s part of the global team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting multiple applications.
• Ability to communicate well and manage multiple initiatives with multiple engineers potentially across multiple time zones.
• Work with team on shift schedules and resolve conflicts within the team.
• Design and implement technical solutions in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
• Ability to support/resolve infrastructure related issues as required.
• Experience with troubleshooting Production log files and performance issues.
• Identify, track and resolve project risks/issues using best practice problem-solving techniques.
• As part of global team of engineers, deliver innovative and continuous highly reliable technology services.  
• Strong focus towards developing shared integration services with automation and cloud enablement.
• Become an integral part of a high performing global network of engineers working from US and India to help advance our technology. 
• Involvement in Architecture and Development design reviews for new implementation and integration projects.
• Troubleshoot application related issues and work with infrastructure team to triage Major Incidents.
• Experience in analyzing/researching solutions and developing/implementing recommendations accordingly.
• Work with business users to understand needs, issues, develop root cause analysis and work with the team for the development of solutions and enhancements.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ Years of experience with Oracle database Operations including database administration, performance and application issues.
• Bachelor / MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject,
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL architecture.
• Administration of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases throughout the development and production lifecycles.
• Drive end to end availability, performance monitoring, and capacity planning for database using different tools.
• Manage & Automate backup and recovery functions.
• Install/upgrade Oracle DBMS software, create databases, Design OS and Storage requirements.
• Maintain IT infrastructure including Server hardware, VMware environment, data storage, switching and routing, backups.
• Hands-on working experience in Data modelling, Performance Tuning, Data Archiving, technical design/coding, Backup/Restore and HA & DR implementation.
• Ability to architect high availability application and servers on cloud adhering best practices.
• Proactive & Reactive Troubleshooting and resolve System contention and Performance
• Monitor and Manage Golden Gate replication.
• Database refreshes, Data masking, Data integration & security with encryption.
• Database Change Management, Code governance & ensure best practices are followed.
• Perform Root Cause analysis for issues and address them timely.
• Investigate and resolve issues, identify bottlenecks and address performance.
• Understand fundamental design principles behind a scalable applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in technology support infrastructure and processes, working closely with key partners and stakeholders to determine and meet multiple business objectives around business continuity and resiliency.
• Experience in application & data architecture, system design, algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design.
• Experience working in Agile software product development.
• Experience working with stakeholders and collaborating across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to perform technical deep-dives into code, networking, systems, databases and storage configuration.
• Knowledge of storage Platform Technologies (SAN/NAS) including Hardware & Software.
• Python, Ansible and Unix Shell Scripting.
• Familiar with Data Mining & Machine Learning concepts.
• Experience with MFT tool, Databricks or Denodo is a plus.
• Knowledge of MongoDB and/or SQL Server is a plus.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.  This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).  S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.