Database Engineer, Information Technology

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $274 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $146 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Database Engineer will work as part of the Data Services team. Primary responsibilities include identifying issues, process, and technology gaps, and engineering automated solutions. This position will directly interface with members from the business as well as other IT departments, especially in helping to recommend, design and implement technical platforms and solutions for on-prem and cloud applications and databases at the data layer. The Database Engineer will work closely with the manager of Data Services and the Director of Data Strategy to support existing processes while innovating new solutions.

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in managing cloud-based data platforms. AWS preferred
• 3+ years of managing Postgres databases
• Proficiency in pgSQL
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in PowerShell
• Experience in SQL Server database administration and TSQL desirable
• 3+ years of Databricks experience preferred
• Exhibits expert knowledge and application of best practices as it pertains to data platforms
• Self-directed and able to define technical issues to work on with little or no oversight
• Demonstrates expert ability to collaborate within the team and with other teams to derive solutions
• Solves business problems with technical solutions, regardless of specialty area

NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including a complimentary onsite cafeteria, gym, health and wellness program, and educational assistance program.