Senior Vice President (SVP) – Database Engineering (Data Engineering Focus)

Position Overview

We 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 & Requirements

• Onsite Requirement: Approximately 4 days per week (not a remote role)
• Relocation Assistance: Available for strong candidates

Work Authorization

Due to federal aviation program requirements and export control regulations, this role is open only to:

• U.S. Citizens
• Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders)

Note: Employer sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Oracle database solutions for high-throughput applications
• Develop cross-region replication and fault-tolerant architectures
• Lead performance tuning and optimization (query tuning, indexing, partitioning)
• Ensure data security and compliance, including encryption and access controls
• Collaborate with engineering teams on data modeling and PL/SQL development
• Establish 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 Databricks

Required Technical Skills

Database & Data Engineering

• Oracle Database (primary environment; experience with Exadata preferred)
• PL/SQL, stored procedures
• Performance tuning tools (AWR, SQL Trace, TKPROF)

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure (primary cloud platform)
• Disaster recovery and cross-region failover design

Security & Compliance

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP or similar)
• Strong expertise in:
  • Database encryption (TDE, encryption in transit)
  • Role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege
  • Auditing and compliance frameworks

Data Platforms (Preferred)

• Snowflake
• Databricks

AI-Enabled Engineering (Required)

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience using AI tools within engineering workflows, including:

• Query optimization and code generation
• Test case generation and validation
• Reviewing and debugging AI-assisted outputs

Basic Qualifications

• 9–11+ years of experience in database engineering or related roles
• Deep expertise in Oracle database internals and performance tuning
• Strong experience with high availability, replication, and fault tolerance
• Experience integrating databases into modern CI/CD pipelines
• Background in financial services or regulated environments (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing mission-critical, high-availability systems
• Strong understanding of data architecture and distributed systems
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (aligned with SVP-level roles)
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, etc.)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)