Staff Cloud 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.

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JOB SUMMARY
TriNet is currently looking to hire an experienced Cloud Database Engineer. The Staff Cloud Database Engineer will be part of a dynamic team that administers and manages complex database systems. You will create, manage and monitor mission critical databases that are core to the firm. You will be responsible for database administration on multi-cloud (OCI, AWS, Azure) engineered systems, solving complex performance problems, capacity planning and automation.
You will have advanced knowledge in database and application (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) technologies. Advanced ability to identify possible causes and solutions for problems based on prior experience and current research. You will weigh the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. You must have experience with monitoring, problem diagnosis and resolution, installation, and configuration with applications you support. Must have sophisticated knowledge in database (Oracle, MySQL), application (Linux based) and performance tuning. Must ensure compliance with established industry rules, regulations, and standard methodologies.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
         % TIME
•    Ensures availability, security and integrity of assigned databases.    5%
•    Resolves database performance, capacity, replication, and other distributed data issues.    5%
•    Participates in data modeling and database logical and physical design.    5%
•    Participates in application development processes and code reviews of database objects.    5%
•    Analyzes long-term database performance trends to optimize database and application performance.    5%
•    Strong understanding of cloud-based data technologies and services, particularly within the AWS ecosystem.    5%
•    Experience with MySQL PostgreSQL including high-availability and backup/recovery.    5%
•    Strong ability to architect with AWS using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation.    5%
•    Strong understanding of distributed data storages (e.g. Aurora, DynamoDB, S3) and how to build a scalable platform using them.    5%
•    Strong understanding of Event Driven Architecture and its applications.    5%
•    Passion for optimizing software delivery, automating routine tasks, and building secure and resilient platforms.    5%
•    Ability to design and implement automation and tooling to deploy and manage applications efficiently.    5%
•    API / EVENT Design to drive enterprise topologies for public and private APIs and Events    5%
•    Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.    5%

Required for All Jobs
•    Performs other duties as assigned
•    Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, MIS or related degree - required    

Work Experience   
Typically 8+ years of meaningful experience including database administration, database programming experience - required    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive experience with the following Database products    
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) for efficient and automated cloud infrastructure provisioning.    
Design and implement robust backup, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies, leveraging auto-scaling groups, RDS Aurora, and S3.    
Experience with MongoDB and DocumentDB    
Experience with Data Lake and Data Warehousing applications.    
Experience with database monitoring & administration tools.    
Capacity planning for all aspects of a database system (storage, compute, memory, etc.).    
Understanding of networking and connectivity and how it relates to a database environment.    
Ability to work non-standard shift including nights and/or weekend on-call responsibilities.    
Serves as a technical liaison to partner with other Technology teams on enterprise initiatives.    
Develop operational service metrics with measurable plans to improve efficiency, enhanced service, and optimized delivery times.    
Provide leadership and recommendations on future state design and installation.    
Provide after-hours support as the need arises.    
Develop scripts to automate administrative tasks.    
AWS Certification such as AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database Speciality    
    
Experience in HR Services industry preferred.    
Strong ITIL principles a plus.    
Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.    
Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in traditional DBMS and modern database technologies    
Experience with modern data architectures and purpose-built databases    
Review AWS/OCI cloud consumption and make recommendations on capacity & scaling strategies, database utilization and opportunities to promote savings and discounts.    
Database DevOps Automation and adoption    

Work Environment:
Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home 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.

The salary range for this role is $96,200 to $230,800. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904  

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 recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation. 

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.
Please note that at this time, TriNet requires colleagues reporting to TriNet offices, engaging in in-person activities (including off-sites) or engaging in TriNet sponsored business travel, to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR test each week.  TriNet will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.   TriNet is providing access to a mobile app for colleagues to submit proof of vaccination or negative test results.  Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, TriNet will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.