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We're seeking an experienced Director of Engineering, Database Engineering to lead the strategy, standards, and delivery of our database engineering capability across a diverse portfolio of products.As the leader of Database Engineering, you will define and drive the vision for database architecture, performance, resilience, and reliability across the organization. Leading a team of highly skilled engineers, you'll create a scalable operating model that enables product teams to deliver with confidence while ensuring consistency, security, and operational excellence.Responsibilities\nDefine and execute the Database Engineering strategy across the business.\nBuild, lead, and develop high-performing database engineering teams.\nEstablish organization-wide standards for database architecture, performance, reliability, and security.\nPartner with Product, Platform, Infrastructure, and Service Management leaders to deliver critical initiatives.\nDrive modernization, automation, and cloud optimization across the database estate.\nOwn hiring, talent development, succession planning, and team performance.\nManage delivery priorities, capacity planning, roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations.\nChampion AI-assisted engineering practices and ensure consistent adoption across teams.\nTrack delivery, quality, and operational metrics to continuously improve outcomes.\nSkills and Experience\nDeep expertise in SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL at enterprise scale.\nProven experience leading a database or data infrastructure function.\nStrong understanding of cloud platforms, database resilience, disaster recovery, and security.\nExperience establishing technical standards and influencing multiple engineering teams.\nDemonstrated success building, developing, and retaining engineering talent.\nExcellent stakeholder management, strategic planning, and leadership skills.\nAbout Ideagen\nIdeagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.\nWhat is next?\nIf your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.\nTo ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at . All matters will be treated with strict confidence.\nAt Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible or part-time working arrangements. 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