Staff Database Engineer

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect - and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

A Brief Overview

The Staff Database Engineer is responsible for managing, monitoring and maintaining assigned databases and their operating system/CPU/memory/storage resources, as well as to ensure availability and performance complies with TriNet's expectations. This position is also responsible for overseeing database operations of the TriNet hosting production and non-production environments.

What you will do

• Provide engineering, installation, configuration, maintenance and support in a 24/7 environment
• Monitor designated applications and take corrective action to prevent or minimize system downtime.
• Build /create / refresh / move databases as required.
• Configure solutions for High Availability, Load balancing and fail over support.
• Secure all databases by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation.
• AWS services, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, Terraform, Github, Gitlab.
• Install/Upgrade database software, patches for Oracle, MySql, PostgreSQL Databases
• Deep understanding of AWS services related to databases highly desirable, particularly Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora
• Database DevOps Automation and adoptionusing Terraform, CloudFormation
• Strong knowledge of AWS Services like EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Aurora, API Gateway, SNS & DMS
• Strong Experience with Data Migration tools like Goldengate, DMS, FiveTran
• Apply engineering knowledge, Database Observability tools and processes to identify/prevent/reduce the frequency or likelihood of potential issues
• Work closely with software engineering teams to review application design and code frequently to ensure that standards are being adhered to
• Work closely with database vendors to seek support for technical issues.
• Provide technical solutions and escalated support for highly complex technical issues.
• Develop and analyze highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
• Maintain documentation on physical and logical layout and assets of the technical architectures to maximize availability and reliability.
• Implement changes into production environments to support change management and release scheduling.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional)
• Experience with microservices and serverless architecture
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in HR Services industry preferred.
• Strong ITIL principles a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Teamwork
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both verbally and in writing
• Strong working knowledge on Oracle Support processes for technical requests resolution
• Strong Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to coordinate with multiple IT and Business stakeholders.
• Ability to efficiently work on multiple complex projects or assignments concurrently.
• Ability to think logically and analytically.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management tools like BeyondTrust, SailPoint etc.

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.