Controls Tech EIM Database Lead / Database Engineering Lead
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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessTier-1 bank attracts applicants, but senior, specialized database leadership and regulatory requirement limit candidate pool.
Enterprise banking, regulatory compliance, and DB platform specialization require strong industry-specific experience.
Explicit 12+ years, lead experience, and mandatory deep DB, cloud, and security skills enforce strict shortlist filters.
Job Description
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Lead design, modernization, administration, and resiliency engineering of enterprise database platforms for multi-region banking systems.
Define technical strategies and drive cloud and DBaaS transformations ensuring data governance and security compliance.
Provide technical leadership including mentoring senior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into database architectures.
Minimum Requirements
12+ years experience in database engineering/administration with at least 3 years in lead or architect role within large-scale financial services.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Expertise with Oracle (19c/21c, RAC, Data Guard) and/or PostgreSQL (v12+, Patroni), plus proficiency in NoSQL platforms (MongoDB, Redis).
Hands-on scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform; experience with cloud DBaaS platforms like AWS RDS/Aurora.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced database architect skilled in high availability, cloud migration, and automated DevOps practices in enterprise financial services.
Capable of leading large technical teams and managing vendor relationships with major database software providers.
Strong track record in performance tuning, security compliance, and disaster recovery aligned to regulatory standards.