Sr. Database Engineer, SQL Server
Core
Design, modernize, and maintain highly available relational database systems (SQL Server) across cloud and on-premise environments to support Disney's digital media supply chain and consumer products.
Role type
Senior Database Engineer (SQL Server)
Builds
Highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable database infrastructure for Disney Entertainment and ESPN products.
Domain
Media & Entertainment / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server internals, Python/Java/Go, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines, Disaster recovery planning, Capacity forecasting, Performance tuning, Git source control, Containerization, Windows OS networking
Preferred skills
Database Reliability Engineering (DRE), SQL Server Always On availability groups, Ansible/Chef configuration management, Cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Azure SQL MI, Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Git, Docker/Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Build and deploy 24/7/365 database infrastructure; Design and implement fault-tolerant distributed systems; Automate infrastructure changes and patching; Provide performance tuning and troubleshooting; Plan disaster recovery strategies; Mentor junior team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC