Senior Software Engineer; Database platfoms

Senior Software Engineer (Database platfoms)

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Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States

100 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095, United States

Bessemer Trust is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Database platforms) to develop and optimize our strategic database platforms, focusing on Oracle and Redshift environments. This role involves leveraging your expertise in database development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and contribute to strategic decision‑making in a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in an environment where they can make a material impact using a variety of technical database skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions in Oracle and Redshift cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to obtain requirements and translate into design and implementation of new features and enhancements.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and efficient data modeling.
• Ensure data integrity and security through best practices in database design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT workflows using database native tools or ETL tools like Informatica IDMC, Glue, dbt etc.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for database tasks to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute towards strategic enhancements of our data platform such as implementing automated pipeline products like Liquibase
• Provide timely production support and issue resolution within a shared, rotating on‑call model.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge with team members, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in cloud computing and database management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7‑10 years of relevant experience preferably in the Finance industry
• Deep expertise in Oracle database development including database design, SQL, PL/SQL, and optimization techniques
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native databases such as Amazon Redshift, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Amazon DynamoDB
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and expertise in deploying and managing databases on these platforms
• Ability to migrate on‑premises databases to the cloud, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance
• Experience in tuning database performance for both on‑premises and cloud environments, optimizing queries and resource utilization
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) and automation tools for managing database deployments and configurations
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automating database deployment processes
• Relevant certifications in technology (e.g., Oracle Certified Associate, AWS Certified Database – Specialty) or domain knowledge (e.g., CDMP – Certified Database Management Professional) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven analytical and organizational skills (ability to handle multiple priorities)

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k) program with a company profit‑sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust:

• Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
• Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self‑made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of…