Salary Range: 122,528-$205,915

The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for all activities related to database applications and the corresponding support systems of the Company. The senior DBE is expected to implement and configure appropriate monitoring solutions, so potential database issues can be identified and corrected before they occur. The senior DBE is also expected to perform complex tasks and solve high-level issues across all databases, including on-premise, cloud VMs, and PaaS implementations. This position includes the responsibilities of proposing new technical solutions to address both infrastructure and business needs, as well as creating the necessary documentation for items such as cost estimates, justifications, architecture, implementation, rollback scenarios, disaster recovery and risk mitigation. The Senior Database Engineer will be a technical lead in projects and meetings, carry a positive and constructive attitude, and be expected to complete tasks in a timely manner with little management oversight. 

• Expertise of database management in an Enterprise environment  
• Right-sizing of databases/database servers and provide determinations for capacity planning 
• Implementation and support of database recovery and high availability solutions 
• System health monitoring and proactive correction of issues  
• Improve performance and efficiency of database solutions, backup operations, disaster recovery and high availability 
• Routine database integrity checks via automation
• Creation of jobs, stored procedures, and other database activities as needed  
• Control of security of the database systems and how users interact with the data 
• Remain informed of security vulnerabilities and remediate where necessary 
• Keep databases patched and current on cumulative updates 
• Upgrade database versions to stay current in lifecycle
• Migration of database (either engine change or platform change)
• Showcase leadership qualities 
• Technical Lead in projects 
• Propose new technical solutions 
• Ability to plan and execute implementations of new applications and systems  
• Provide high-level support for database related issues 
• Maintain database infrastructure for company’s Business Intelligence needs 
• SSIS and SSRS processes and procedures  
• Replication 
• On-call duty
• Mentor DevOps and System Engineers to handle database tickets, recognize recurring issues, and become familiar with database backup/restore processes 
• Share research and findings with other DBAs throughout the NYK group to establish cohesiveness 
• Maintains documentation, inventory, standards, and procedures 
• Ability to travel up to 30% as well as work a Hybrid Schedule as required by company policy.

• A four-year degree is desirable but not mandatory; candidates with broad, proven experience managing and administering multiple database engines (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) will be strongly considered.
• A minimum of 10 years performing DBA duties with increasing level of autonomy is required.
• Experience of different platforms (on-prem and clouds).
• Experience of databases migrations (both platform and cross engines).
• Experience of automatic provisioning of databases (Infrastructure as Code).
• implementing CI/CD practices for database deployments, including automation of schema changes, version control, and integration with DevOps pipelines.
• Experience in the logistics industry, maintaining databases for TMS, WMS, and OMS systems.
• Experience in a multinational, multilingual setup. Multiple spoken languages is a plus.
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HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS 

• SQL 
• SQL jobs, stored procedures, and views 
• Monitoring (ie. Zabbix, Grafana)
• Performance tunning
• Security 
• SQL Clustering 
• Data Warehouse, Data Marts 
• DTS 
• Backup and Disaster recovery methodologies  
• Data Mining 
• Cloud PaaS databases
• MongoDb
• Cassandra
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Scripting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1^st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO 
• Eligible for bonus plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

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Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.