Principal Engineer - Database Administration

Company:

Marsh

Description:

What can you expect:

The purpose of this position is to ensure timely, high-quality database support by executing production database-related tasks including requests to store data for a client, fix data errors, manage disk space or storage, monitors database performance, develops scripts and provides outstanding technical support to the internal end-user community. This role helps to set the strategic direction for the database platforms.

What is in it for you:

Planning and executing on strategic database activities including on more complex issues:

• Support in Installation, configuration and upgrading PostgreSQL software and products as per guidelines given.

• Implement automated methods and industry best practices for consistent installation and configuration of PostgreSQL for production and non-production environments

• Planning for and actual backup and recovery of database information.

• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.

• Prepare documentations and specifications.

• Having 6-12 yrs exp along with strong business analysis skills on Insurance domain.
• Strong understanding of fiduciary concepts.
• Work with business to extract and understand their requirements for new and existing business applications
• Assist in the technical investigation for new features and development to business applications
• Using analysis concepts, convert business requirements into technical solutions by understanding technical constraints and existing technical architecture/functionality
• Agile concepts and Story writing skills. Prepare user stories derived from the business requirements
• Present and refine user stories, into agreed acceptance criteria, with the development team
• Work alongside developers to ensure any developments are in line with requirements and are tested to an appropriate level prior to release
• Act as main point of contact for the development team with respect to product management and requirements
• Assist, where necessary, in the building, delivery and execution of test plans associated with any related developments
• Triage and prioritize defects for the team
• Ensure a high level of quality documentation is in place to cover both new developments and changes to existing applications
• Well versed with any RDBMS (preferably Oracle)
• Manage a development team backlog in accordance with product management priorities
• Using the team backlog, provide input into sprint and release planning.
• Knowledge of Scrum and it's ceremonies, ADO tool.

What makes you stand out:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage manage and influence team members and senior stakeholders.

• Results-focused, analytical approach with a strong customer / client service ethos.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.