Remote Principal Engineer, Database Platform - Remote

Description:

• You will be part of our Global Infrastructure Services team and report to the Director of Data Strategy. This is a remote position.
• You will lead global teams in design and architecture discussions with partners, developers, and platform engineers.
• You will architect enterprise-grade, multi-region cloud-native database solutions.
• You will have expertise in leading cloud migration efforts and cross-platform database migrations from MS SQL and Oracle to cloud-native MySQL and PostgreSQL, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy systems.
• You will manage globally distributed data platforms with high resilience and enterprise standards, deploying with Terraform automation and CI/CD integration.
• You will collaborate with teams to align database strategy with our goals.
• You will ensure compliance with data governance, security standards, and audit readiness.
• You will oversee application planning, architecture, performance tuning, and capacity management.
• You will mentor engineering teams and contribute to enterprise data modeling and governance.
• You will document architecture and processes for all kinds of team members.

Requirements:

• You must have 15+ years in enterprise database engineering, including 6+ years in cloud-native architecture.
• You should have experience in cross-platform migrations, such as Oracle and SQL Server to AWS RDS MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• You need deep experience with multi-cloud platforms and tools, including AWS RDS, Azure SQL, and OCI Autonomous DB.
• A background in DevOps automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and Python is required.
• You should have experience with performance optimization, observability tools, and high-availability design.
• You must have experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and other partners, with experience leading global technical teams.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as data compliance frameworks like PCI and GDPR, is necessary.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits:

• You will receive a great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401K.
• There is a flexible work environment, allowing you to work remotely, in a hybrid model, or in-office.
• Flexible time off is offered, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• You can explore all our exciting benefits at Experian Benefits.