What We'll Bring :
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join our Database Engineering team, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL. This role also includes supporting Oracle environments, making it ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in both technologies.
What You'll Bring :
- Act as a subject matter expert for PostgreSQL database operations, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Support Oracle database activities such as patching, upgrades, and migrations as needed.
- Design and implement robust backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
- Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to automate database operations and integrate with CI / CD pipelines.
- Partner with application teams to support schema changes, query optimization, and deployment processes.
- Contribute to the strategic roadmap for database modernization, with a focus on PostgreSQL adoption.
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Impact You'll Make :
6+ years of experience in database engineering, with demonstrated expertise in PostgreSQL.Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and high-availability configurations.Experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments.Strong SQL and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl).Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring solutions.Comfortable working in a Kanban / SAFe Agile environment.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).PostgreSQL certification or equivalent experience preferred; Oracle certifications are a plus.This job is assigned as On-Site Essential and requires in- person work at an assigned TU office location as a condition of employment.
TransUnion Job Title
Sr Engineer, Database Engineering