Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

• Database Architecture, Implementation & Administration (30%)

o Design, install, configure, and maintain high-performance enterprise database systems across Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL platforms.
o Manage database storage, tablespaces, provisioning, and capacity planning to accommodate rapid retail data growth (inventory, sales, customer data).
o Implement and manage high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including Oracle RAC/Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and PostgreSQL replication.

• Performance Optimization & Tuning (25%)

o Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database indexing.
o Analyze execution plans and utilize native tools (e.g., Oracle AWR/ADDM, SQL Server Profiler, PostgreSQL EXPLAIN ANALYZE) to ensure sub-second query response times for retail applications.
o Optimize database parameters, memory allocation, and I/O configurations at the operating system level.

• Security, Compliance & Data Integrity (20%)

o Establish and enforce robust database security policies, user access controls, and data encryption (at rest and in transit) to ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and other retail data regulations.
o Develop, test, and implement comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to guarantee zero data loss for critical business transactions.
o Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and patch management across all database environments.

• Automation, Migration & DevOps Integration (15%)

o Write and maintain advanced scripts (Shell, PowerShell, Python, or PL/SQL) to automate routine administrative tasks, monitoring alerts, and data maintenance procedures.
o Lead complex data migration projects, including cross-platform database migrations, cloud movements (AWS/Azure), and version upgrades.
oCollaborate with software engineering teams to support CI/CD pipelines, database schema deployments, and agile development cycles.

•    Mentorship & Strategic Planning (10%)

o Provide tier-3 technical support for critical database escalations and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
o Evaluate emerging database technologies and trends to advise leadership on infrastructure modernization strategies.
oMentor junior engineers and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the database environment.

•Education: A Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in database administration and engineering.
• Technical Proficiencies:
o Proven expertise managing enterprise-grade Oracle (19c or higher), Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases.
o Strong proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL and procedural languages (PL/SQL, T-SQL, PL/pgSQL).
o Deep understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems. 

What you Get:

Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic retail brands.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands.

•Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.

• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. 

About Catalyst: 

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success.  Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.  We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.  At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

 
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.