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Help chart the course for database technology at American Express! We need top technical talent to supplement our Database Product Engineering team. This team selects the operational database technologies American Express will use, and figures out how best to set them up. We define, design, implement, test, and communicate the architectures, configurations, best practices, and standards for optimal use of database technologies across the company, both on-prem and public cloud. We evaluate new database versions, product enhancements, features, components and extensions for performance, throughput, scalability, availability, monitoring, and security; and we partner with our hosting, database administration, and operational support teams to operationalize and harden database technology for our top-tier financial applications.

This specific posting is for a software/infrastructure engineer with experience in integrating, deploying and running relational and/or NoSQL databases in AWS and/or GCP. The candidate will put these skills to use by evaluating and preparing new and upgraded cloud database offerings for use across Amex, and by documenting, presenting and explaining the appropriate techniques, patterns and best practices for their use to our application development, database administration, and operational support teams.

The candidate will bring solid knowledge of DBMS concepts such as ACID, CAP and consistency. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise-scale cloud database deployments, including intra- and inter-data-center high availability configurations, fault tolerance and failover, replication, cluster management, automated provisioning, upgrade techniques, backup & restoration techniques, security mechanisms, health monitoring and alerting techniques, and troubleshooting.

Top skills & qualifications:

• DB certifications in cloud Platforms – AWS and/or GCP

• Proven experience as a database engineer with hands on experience on relational databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Spanner, Aurora, Postgres, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g. Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Firestore, Bigtable)

• Experience in designing and implementing database GDHA, HA, DR, and fault tolerant DB architectures

• DB provisioning automation, monitoring, and maintenance using scripting languages (Ansible, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform/AWS Cloud Formation)

• Experience in database security including encryption, access controls, Active Directory, RBAC, and compliance standards

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)

Day-to-day activities:

• We use Jira for project management

• Meet with the team daily to review progress on assigned work

• Work independently and with team members with new DB technology and integrated services in AWS and GCP

• Help define, test, and document standards and best practices; develop instructions; provide training to developers and DB support teams for new cloud DB technologies, features, and integrated services

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

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What You Should Know About Public Cloud Database Engineer, American Express

Join Team Amex as a Public Cloud Database Engineer in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where your expertise will truly shine! At American Express, we believe that with the right backing, people can achieve amazing things, and we're dedicated to helping you carve a unique and meaningful career path. As part of our diverse tech team, you’ll have the chance to architect and code innovative software that enhances our customers’ digital experiences. Working in an inclusive and supportive environment, you'll collaborate with skilled engineers, deciding on the best technologies to tackle complex challenges. Your role will involve understanding and implementing database technologies both in our infrastructure and the public cloud. You will be a key player in evaluating, testing, and documenting new database offerings, ensuring that they meet the needs of our top-tier financial applications. With solid knowledge of DBMS concepts like ACID and CAP, you'll contribute to setting standards and best practices for optimal database configurations. We look for someone with hands-on experience in relational and/or NoSQL databases, as well as cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. American Express values your growth as well—here, you’ll enjoy dedicated time for professional development, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. So, if you're ready to help chart the course for database technology at American Express and make a real impact, we can’t wait to have you on board!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Public Cloud Database Engineer at American Express?

As a Public Cloud Database Engineer at American Express, your primary responsibilities will include evaluating, implementing, and optimizing database technologies in cloud environments like AWS and GCP. You'll work with a team to set standards for database configurations, design high availability and fault-tolerant architectures, and ensure security compliance. Additionally, documenting your findings and training other team members will be a crucial part of your role to ensure best practices are communicated effectively across teams.