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Position details
The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for the engineering, administration, reliability, automation, and operational support of enterprise database platforms, with primary responsibility for Microsoft SQL Server and secondary support for IBM DB2 environments.
The role focuses on ensuring database services are secure, highly available, resilient, performant, and compliant with MUFG technology standards. The incumbent will drive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, operational excellence, automation, observability, and continuous service improvement while supporting critical business applications across the Bank.
This position works closely with Infrastructure, Application, Cyber Security, Cloud, and Service Management teams to maintain stable and reliable database services and support the Bank's operational resilience objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Database Engineering & Platform Operations
Lead the implementation, administration, maintenance, and support of Microsoft SQL Server database platforms.
Manage database lifecycle activities including installation, patching, upgrades, migrations, backup, and recovery.
Collaborate with infrastructure, middleware, cloud, and application teams to ensure stable platform operations.
2. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) & Service Reliability
Define, monitor, and improve Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and operational reliability metrics.
Implement proactive monitoring, observability, capacity management, and predictive operational practices.
3. Performance Management & Optimization
4. Security, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with technology risk, cybersecurity, data protection, and operational resilience policies.
5. Production Support & Service Management
6. Automation & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, Shell scripting, or approved automation platforms.
Improve efficiency through automated monitoring, provisioning, patching, compliance validation, and operational reporting.
Experience
Experience implementing SRE practices, operational monitoring, automation, and disaster recovery processes.
Proven experience leading complex troubleshooting, incident management, and service recovery activities.
Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues related to performance, connectivity, and security.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.
