Senior Software Engineer, Database Automation Engineer

PNC

. Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise database platforms .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,250 - $158,125 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oracle database technologies and automation solutions, with strong capabilities in Python development, database administration, and integration with enterprise tools. Proven ability to lead automation initiatives and create operational metrics to enhance database reliability and performance.

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Oracle DBA ExpertiseAdvanced Python DevelopmentAutomation Frameworks (Ansible)Database AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline Development

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Hard Skills

Database AdministrationDatabase EngineeringSoftware EngineeringOracle RACASMRMANData GuardSQLPL/SQLLinux Administration

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleGitOracle ExadataEnterprise Manager (OEM)CI/CD Pipelines

Industry Keywords

Automation SolutionsEnterprise Database PlatformsOperational DashboardsAgile Delivery MethodologiesDatabase Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAssemblyLinuxMongoDBMySQLOraclePostgresPythonShell ScriptingSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise database platforms
Build reusable frameworks and engineering patterns to streamline database operations and reduce manual effort
Automate provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance validation, reporting, and vulnerability remediation
Develop integrations with enterprise tools, APIs, source control systems, and CI/CD pipelines
Serve as a subject matter expert for Oracle database technologies, including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Multitenant environments
Expand automation capabilities across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and future database platforms
Create dashboards, operational metrics, and reporting solutions to improve visibility and reliability
Lead automation initiatives, mentor team members, and shape engineering standards and best practices
Write, test, and deploy software
Prepare technical and procedural documentation
Maintain and debug software
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex technical challenges, contribute to automation strategy, and build scalable database platform solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Database Administration, Database Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong Oracle DBA expertise in large-scale enterprise environments
Advanced Python development skills
Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible
Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
Proficiency with Git or other source control platforms
Knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, Data Guard, SQL, PL/SQL, backup and recovery, and performance tuning
Experience supporting highly available production environments and troubleshooting across database, infrastructure, and application layers
Experience with Oracle Exadata, Enterprise Manager (OEM), or Fleet Patching & Provisioning (FPP) preferred
CI/CD pipeline development experience preferred
Platform engineering or infrastructure automation experience preferred
Experience leading database modernization or migration initiatives preferred
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies preferred
Experience supporting SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB preferred
Experience creating enterprise reporting solutions and operational dashboards preferred
University/college degree typically required for this level, with 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
No required certifications
No required licenses
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified individuals with disabilities