Senior Cloud Database Platform Engineer

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Database Platform Engineer (Senior DBE) to join our team. As a Senior DBE, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database development, performance tuning, cloud platforms, and automation. This role involves developing technical documents, coaching developers, assisting application teams, and creating functional and non-functional requirements. The Senior DBE will build scalable database solutions using AWS services, develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) modules using Terraform, and create database CI/CD pipelines. As a Senior DBE, mentoring junior members of the team is expected. On-call availability is required.

About the Role

• Develop technical documents for database structures, designs, configurations, and best practices.

• Coach developers on best practices for database development.

• Assist application teams with on-premises and cloud database solutions.

• Create functional and non-functional requirements for database development.

• Build highly scalable database solutions using AWS services.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Modules using terraform.

• Create database CI/CD pipelines.

• Manage changes in GIT for source control.

• Create database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.

• Create rollback scripts for deployments.

• Deploy database code.

• Implement performance enhancements, including query optimization and indexing.

• Create reports, analytics and data models.

• Ensure quality data creation, presentation, and data flow across systems.

• Monitor, maintain and enhance the performance of existing database solutions.

• Work closely with the database administrators with forecasting storage, disaster recovery, and archiving needs.

• Ensure data security and compliance, safeguarding sensitive information.

• Build automation tools (CI/CD, Unit Testing, IAC, etc.) to streamline database processes.

• Migrate large datastores from on-prem to cloud and from on database engine to another.

• Be self-sufficient in daily activities and project role outs.

• Communicate with Senior Leadership and peer engineers on product rollouts, project milestones & future feature capabilities

• On-call availability.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• 6+ years of experience developing database solutions.

• Expertise with database development.

• Expertise in Relational data modeling.

• Expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL with strong database internal engine knowledge.

• Expertise in Terraform.

• Expertise with AWS database technologies.

• Expertise in C# and Python.

• Proficient in DynamoDB or MongoDB.

• Proficient in Non-Relational data modeling

• Experience with multi-terabyte databases.

• Experience with data integrations.

• Knowledge of ERMs.

• Passion for learning.

What you’ll get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

We’re a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved