Database Administrator, SQL Server - AVP

Jersey City, NJ

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage SQL Server and Oracle databases on premises and in AWS RDS, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement hybrid cloud database solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell and Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of a hybrid cloud database environment.
• Migrate on premises databases to AWS using DMS, DMS CDC and development custom CDC scripts.
• Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to define database requirements and solutions.
• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and security of a hybrid cloud database environment.
• Implement cost optimization strategies and ensure efficient utilization of database resources.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities with minimal downtime and risk.
• Implement and manage database backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Continuously improve database infrastructure and architecture to support evolving business needs and best practices and optimal flexibility.
• Utilize Python, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell and Terraform scripting to automate database administration tasks, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Automate the configuration and management of database security policies, access controls, and encryption in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Utilize Terraform for managing cloud resources and deployments, ensuring consistency and reliability in infrastructure management.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines and automate release processes.
• Ensure all automation is robust, reusable, and adheres to industry standards.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for Data Platforms in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies through proper configuration and auditing.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
• Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to other team members and stakeholders to resolve database-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges in Hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements

• 5+ Years experience
• Proven experience as a SQL Server/Oracle Database Administrator, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with SQL Server/Oracle and 5 years of experience with AWS Cloud environments.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services, particularly AWS RDS and related cloud technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, Ansible and PowerShell scripting for automation, orchestration, and integration tasks.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with agile methodologies and working.
• Solid understanding of SQL Server/Oracle performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with database security principles and best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database - Specialty are a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays