Database Engineer
Northwestern Mutual9 years ago
Responsibilities
- Execute detailed database design tasks and create associated deliverables.
- Estimate database build and configuration work and develop estimates for support or projects.
- Consult on right-sizing decisions for database solutions.
- Transition database build and configuration work to Service Operation DBAs.
- Collaborate with infrastructure engineers, service operations DBAs, application developers, and data specialists on database design, configuration, and performance issues.
- Assess incidents and provide database subject matter expertise.
- Develop standard operating plans and procedures and coach others in their use.
- Apply DB2 LUW database patches and use database tools and monitoring systems.
- Set priorities based on scope, risk, and quality to meet business needs.
- Communicate issues and solutions effectively across organizational levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in database administration.
- Recent experience as a DB2 LUW DBA with Unix and business intelligence technologies including Hadoop, Informatica, and IIDR.
- Basic Unix shell scripting knowledge.
- Basic awareness of infrastructure technologies such as WebSphere, BusinessObjects, Unix server administration, storage, and data networking.
- Data modeling skills using Power Designer.
- Experience applying DB2 LUW database patches.
- Experience with database tools and monitors, preferably Quest.
- Service management knowledge, including ITIL.
- Experience developing estimates for support or projects.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, prioritization, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience using project management methodologies.
Tech Stack
Apache HadoopInformatica
Categories
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a mutual life insurance and wealth management company that sells insurance, annuities, and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses through a nationwide network of financial advisors. Its offerings include life, disability, and long-term care insurance, brokerage and advisory accounts, and trust and portfolio management services. Founded in 1857 and headquartered in Milwaukee, it is privately held and operates under a policyholder-owned model.