Senior Vice President (SVP) – Database Engineering (Data Engineering Focus)
Job Title: Senior Vice President (SVP) – Database Engineering (Data Engineering Focus)Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) – Database Engineer to support a mission-critical, FAA-aligned program with strict delivery timelines and high-performance system requirements.This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on database architecture, performance optimization, and system resiliency during an active build phase and ongoing platform modernization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and scaling secure, high-volume financial data systems.Work Environment & RequirementsOnsite Requirement: Approximately 4 days per week (not a remote role)Relocation Assistance: Available for strong candidatesWork AuthorizationDue to federal aviation program requirements and export control regulations, this role is open only to:U.S. CitizensLawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)Note: Employer sponsorship is not available.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable Oracle database solutions for high-throughput applicationsDevelop cross-region replication and fault-tolerant architecturesLead performance tuning and optimization (query tuning, indexing, partitioning)Ensure data security and compliance, including encryption and access controlsCollaborate with engineering teams on data modeling and PL/SQL developmentEstablish monitoring, alerting, and reliability standards (SLOs)Integrate database changes into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Liquibase, Flyway)Support data platform modernization initiatives, including Snowflake and DatabricksRequired Technical SkillsDatabase & Data EngineeringOracle Database (primary environment; experience with Exadata preferred)PL/SQL, stored proceduresPerformance tuning tools (AWR, SQL Trace, TKPROF)Cloud & InfrastructureMicrosoft Azure (primary cloud platform)Disaster recovery and cross-region failover designSecurity & ComplianceExperience in regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP or similar)Strong expertise in:Database encryption (TDE, encryption in transit)Role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilegeAuditing and compliance frameworksData Platforms (Preferred)SnowflakeDatabricksAI-Enabled Engineering (Required)Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including:Query optimization and code generationTest case generation and validationReviewing and debugging AI-assisted outputsBasic Qualifications9–11+ years of experience in database engineering or related rolesDeep expertise in Oracle database internals and performance tuningStrong experience with high availability, replication, and fault toleranceExperience integrating databases into modern CI/CD pipelinesBackground in financial services or regulated environments (preferred)Preferred QualificationsExperience designing mission-critical, high-availability systemsStrong understanding of data architecture and distributed systemsProven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teamsAbility to thrive in fast-paced, delivery-driven environmentsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary (aligned with SVP-level roles)Performance-based incentivesComprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, etc.)Relocation assistance (if applicable)RegardsSeema Kousarseema@marstechnominds.com