Sr. Site Reliability Engineer - job 25 of 44

As a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you'll be responsible for supporting our Database Administration and Engineering Teams, managing Microsoft SQL databases, ensuring system performance, and implementing disaster recovery solutions. Your role will also involve working closely with product and technical operations to meet SLAs and performance targets.

To qualify for the Sr. Site Reliability Engineer position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, candidates should have a strong background in managing Microsoft SQL Server environments, experience with PowerShell scripting, and skills in database consolidation and migration. A solid understanding of database high-availability solutions and disaster recovery practices is essential.

The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of database services through efficient design, implementation of standards, and ongoing maintenance of SQL Server environments. You'll help optimize system performance and storage utilization, directly impacting the success of our mission-critical applications.

At Visa Technology & Operations LLC, the Sr. Site Reliability Engineer has substantial opportunities for career advancement. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and solutions, allowing you to expand your skillset and potentially move into leadership roles or specialize in advanced areas of database management and cloud technologies.

The work environment for a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC in Austin is dynamic and collaborative. You'll work with cross-functional teams, have access to the latest tools and technologies, and enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model that allows for partial telecommuting, fostering a balance between work and personal life.

When responding to this question, provide details about your experience managing SQL Server environments, including any specific projects you've worked on. Highlight your familiarity with installation, configuration, and administration of databases, and discuss the challenges you have overcome in this role.

In your answer, explain your methodology for assessing current database performance, analyzing growth patterns, and forecasting future needs. Discuss tools or practices you use for sizing and optimizing databases and how you handle scalability.

Share your experiences with high-availability solutions, such as clustering, replication, or mirroring. Provide specific examples of how these solutions were deployed and the results achieved, emphasizing your hands-on involvement.

Describe the migration project by detailing the initial challenges, the steps you took to ensure a smooth transition, and the technologies used. Highlight the outcomes and how you minimized downtime and data loss during the process.

Discuss the tools you have used for monitoring SQL databases, such as SQL Server Management Studio, and any third-party applications. Explain your preferred methods for performance tuning, and share examples of improvements made in past positions.

Articulate your approach to database security, including cryptographic measures, access controls, and compliance with standards. Provide examples demonstrating your proactive strategies and how you deal with potential security threats.

Explain how you use PowerShell to automate routine database tasks and maintenance. Share any specific scripts you've developed, the problems they addressed, and the efficiency gains achieved through automation.

Discuss your incident management process, emphasizing your ability to troubleshoot, communicate with stakeholders, and resolve issues promptly. Illustrate with examples of past incidents and your role in the resolution.

Share your knowledge of creating and implementing disaster recovery plans, including the methods you've used for ensuring data integrity and availability. Talk about any drills you've conducted to test the effectiveness of these plans.

Talk about the resources you utilize to keep your skills sharp and knowledge updated, such as industry conferences, online courses, and community forums. Emphasize your engagement with the tech community and continuous learning.