Principal E-N-G – Databases
Posted 4 days ago by SoftNice UG
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: As a Principal Engineer specializing in databases, you will lead the design and architecture of on-premises DBaaS solutions for various database technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong technical background and the ability to make key decisions regarding technical and risk-related engineering. You will also develop long-term strategies for database infrastructure and serve as a subject matter expert. Proven experience in leading enterprise-level projects is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-lead design and architecture of on-premises DBaaS solution for Postgres, MongoDB, and SQL Server
- Develop and maintain a long-term strategy for database infrastructure
- Serve as a subject matter expert
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders
- Support the platform lead
- Act as a key decision maker for technical and risk-related engineering
Key Skills:
- Strong technical proficiency in database technologies (relational, NoSQL, Distributed SQL)
- Proven experience leading large, enterprise-level projects
- 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in a senior or principal engineering role
- Hands-on experience with microservices, software development, and infrastructure automation
- Strong understanding of SRE, DevOps practices
- Able to communicate complex technical information
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description: As a principal engineer, you will play a key role in shaping technology direction and delivering solutions. This is a hands-on leadership position, working closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement new products and services that meet business needs.
Your responsibilities:
- Co-lead design and architecture of on-premises DBaaS solution for Postgres, MongoDB and SQL Server
- Develop and maintain a long-term strategy for database infrastructure.
- Serve as a subject matter SME
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other stakeholders.
- Support the platform lead
- Act as a key decision maker for technical and risk-related engineering
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
- Strong technical proficiency in database technologies (relational, NoSQL, Distributed SQL)
- Proven experience leading large, enterprise-level projects
- 10+ years of engg. exp. with at least 5 yrs. in a senior or principal engineering role.
- Hands-on experience with microservices, software development, and infrastructure automation.
- Strong understanding of SRE, DevOps practices
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
- Able to communicate complex technical information