Principal Engineer, Database as a Service

Lead and execute the technical strategy and modernization of Allstate’s Database as a Service (DBaaS) platform, including traditional and cloud-native database systems.

Drive automation, Infrastructure as Code, self-service capabilities, and platform reliability metrics to enhance database delivery and operational efficiency.

Influence senior technical leadership and collaborate cross-functionally to align database platform development with enterprise priorities and future AI/analytics initiatives.

12+ years in database, platform, cloud, or infrastructure engineering with 5+ years leading large-scale enterprise database platforms or modernization programs.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.

Deep expertise with enterprise databases, specifically SQL Server and/or Oracle, plus experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), APIs, and DevOps practices.

Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments with a focus on highly available, resilient, secure, and scalable database platforms supporting business-critical apps.

Proven technical leader who combines hands-on expertise in database platform modernization with strategic influence across senior technical and cross-functional stakeholders.

Experienced in driving adoption of automation, self-service, and cloud-native architectures within enterprise database environments, enhancing developer productivity and operational excellence.

Experienced in mentoring and developing engineering teams while leading organizational change around modern data infrastructure and platform engineering.