Principal Database Platform Engineer

Who We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.What You'll DoJoin our Data Platform Engineering Portfolio, a global platform team driving BCG’s transformation into a data-driven, AI-enabled enterprise. Our team builds and operates the foundational infrastructure, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps capabilities that power enterprise data products and analytics across Case Teams, Practice Areas, and Business Systems.You will drive the design and evolution of BCG’s cloud-native database platforms and services (with a primary focus on AWS), building scalable, secure, and highly automated data services.This is a hands-on individual contributor role with strong technical leadership, focused on standardizing platforms, improving reliability, and enabling self-service for application and data teams.What You Will DoPlatform Engineering & AutomationDesign and deliver cloud-native database platforms with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiencyBuild automated, self-service capabilities using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), CI/CD, and Git-based workflowsArchitecture & StandardsDefine and implement reusable platform patterns, standards, and guardrailsAct as a Solution Architect where required, translating business needs into scalable data platform designsReliability, Security & Cost OptimizationEmbed SRE principles including observability, performance, and incident responseEnsure secure-by-design practices across identity, access, and data protectionDrive cost transparency and optimization through FinOps principlesStakeholder Enablement & CollaborationPartner with architecture, application, and data teams to deliver integrated solutionsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineersLead design and architecture reviews aligned to enterprise standardsInnovation & Continuous ImprovementEvaluate new technologies and lead proof-of-conceptsSupport emerging use cases (e.g. analytics, AI/ML, GenAI) where relevantYOU'RE GOOD ATStrong communication skills, able to translate technical concepts into business outcomesProven ability to work across global, cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving and analytical mindsetAbility to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environmentWhat You'll BringCore RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field10+ years’ experience in database, platform, or infrastructure engineeringStrong experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms (AWS preferred)Hands-on expertise with modern database technologies, including document, search, or graph platforms (e.g. OpenSearch, Neptune, or similar); experience with NoSQL or distributed systems is also valuableStrong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) and CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimizationExperience designing for reliability, observability, and operational excellence (SRE mindset)Solid understanding of cloud security and data protection best practicesNice to HaveExperience across multiple cloud providers (Azure, GCP)Exposure to analytics and data platforms (e.g. Databricks, BigQuery)Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. MSSQL, Oracle)Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)Exposure to modern data architectures supporting AI/ML or GenAI use cases (e.g. vector-based retrieval) is a strong plusWho You'll Work WithEnterprise and Solution Architecture teamsData & Analytics platforms (e.g. Databricks, BigQuery)Application development teams and product ownersCloud, security, and infrastructure teamsManaged service providers and technology partnersAdditional info*** For US locations only ***In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach.Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.The base salary range for this role in Boston is $153,000-$186,300.This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 20% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.All Of Our Plans Provide Best In Class CoverageZero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and childrenLow $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugsDental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefitsVision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annuallyReimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activitiesFully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) planPaid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursementGenerous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)Paid sick time on an as needed basisBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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