Site Reliability Engineer - Sr. Consultant level

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, needs Site Reliability Engineer - Sr. Consultant level (multiple openings) in Austin, TX to:

• Responsible for common database infrastructure that supports multiple enterprise applications and multiple business lines.
• Design, implement, advanced problem analysis, deploy, and improve operations of database technologies used at Visa.
• Responsible for overall database support in various database environments used by different business lines.
• Provide technical influence and subject matter expertise for the database team.
• Support Database Administration (DBA) and Engineering in the architecture, design, development and deployment and management of Microsoft SQL database environments.
• Provide technical expertise to design the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for Microsoft SQL Server-based database systems.
• Provide DBA support for databases in various environments.
• Manage, support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database technology and infrastructure, adhering to architectural guidelines and policies.
• Provide DBA support in configuring enterprise monitoring, backup, alerting, and security compliance solutions for SQL servers.
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on support in consolidation and migration of databases to new hardware and platforms.
• Participate in evaluation, selection, and implementation of DBA tools to improve effectiveness of tasks such as performance monitoring and tuning, recovery, and database change management process.
• Position reports to the Austin, TX office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, followed by 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related systems/software engineer, database administrator, or programmer analyst occupation.
• Alternatively, Employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience in a related systems/software engineer, database administrator, or programmer analyst occupation.Position requires experience in the following skills:
  • Database Administrator (DBA) experience with Microsoft and SQL Server.
  • Microsoft SQL Server Technologies.
  • Windows and SQL utilities.
  • Database replication technologies including always-on and Golden Gate.
  • Writing SQL scripts and packages for administration and application support.
  • Installing, patching and upgrading SQL server and underlying technology stack.
  • Operating systems, Scripting languages, PowerShell, data modeling and business intelligence tools.

Worksite: Austin, TX

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements:This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements:This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $143,200.00 USD to $229,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.