Principal Database Engineer at TRG Screen

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Database Architecture, SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, ETL/ELT, Cloud Platforms, PowerShell Scripting, CI/CD Pipelines, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Adaptability, Data Warehousing, Database Security, Automation, Containerization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join TRG Screen: Building World-Class Teams. One Expert at a Time. Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of subscription spend management innovation? At TRG Screen, we're not just redefining how organizations manage their subscription expenses – we're shaping the future of the industry. With cutting-edge solutions and a commitment to excellence, we empower businesses around the globe to optimize their subscription investments and drive sustainable growth. Join us in our mission to revolutionize subscription management and make a meaningful impact on the way businesses access and utilize critical information. At TRG Screen, your talent and ambition will find a home, where opportunities for growth and advancement abound. About TRG Screen TRG Screen is the leading provider of market data and subscription management technology and automation solutions, tailored to the unique needs of financial institutions and legal firms. Our integrated suite of solutions includes market data and subscription spend management, usage management, compliance reporting, and comprehensive managed services, which hundreds of clients worldwide use to remove cumbersome and inaccurate manual processes and gain control over market data and subscription costs at scale. For more than 25 years, TRG Screen has enabled businesses who rely on market data to monitor and strategically manage spending and usage of data and information services, including market data, research, software licenses, consulting and other necessary corporate expenses. TRG Screen solutions give decisionmakers full transparency into subscription spend and usage, enabling them to proactively manage subscription costs at scale, conduct more informed vendor negotiations, improve governance, and avoid unnecessary spending on these mission-critical business services. TRG Screen is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Europe and Asia, as well as a 24x7 client support center in Bangalore, India. TRG Screen is a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, one of the world’s largest and most respected private equity firms. The Role TRG Screen are seeking an experienced Principal Database Engineer to lead our database infrastructure initiatives with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server environments. This senior-level position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to drive database architecture decisions across the organization. Responsibilities Database Architecture & Design Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale SQL Server database solutions Develop database architecture standards, best practices, and design patterns Lead database capacity planning and scalability initiatives Architect high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using SQL Server Always On, failover clustering, and replication technologies Help with strategy, architecture and implementation of data warehouse across all of our products Performance & Optimization Conduct advanced performance tuning and query optimization across SQL Server instances Work with DBA to understand the database monitoring solutions and performance baselines Design and implement indexing strategies for optimal query performance Analyze and optimize database storage, memory allocation, and I/O patterns Leadership & Strategy Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database engineering team members Collaborate with application development teams on database design and integration Lead database technology evaluations and migration projects Participate in architectural review boards and technical decision-making processes Operations & Maintenance Oversee database backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies Implement database security policies, access controls, and compliance measures Establish and maintain database documentation and operational procedures Data Management Design and implement data governance frameworks and data quality initiatives Lead ETL/ELT process design and optimization Oversee data archival, retention, and purging strategies Support business intelligence and analytics initiatives Qualifications and Experience Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 10+ years total experience in database engineering and administration 5+ years experience in senior or lead database engineering roles Experience in enterprise environments with high-availability requirements Technical Skills 10+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Expert-level knowledge of T-SQL programming, stored procedures, functions, and triggers Extensive experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and related tools Deep understanding of SQL Server internals, query execution plans, and performance optimization Proficiency with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and replication Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS) Strong knowledge of database security, encryption, and compliance requirements Experience with cloud platforms (Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS for SQL Server) Knowledge of other database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) for comparison and migration projects Familiarity with big data technologies and modern data platforms Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for database workloads Development & Automation Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for database automation and administration Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and database deployment automation Familiarity with monitoring tools (SQL Monitor, SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.) Hands-on experience with a data warehouse implementation Leadership Experience Previous experience leading database engineering teams Project management experience with large-scale database initiatives Experience with vendor management and technology procurement Key Competencies Strategic Thinking: Ability to align database strategies with business objectives Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for complex database troubleshooting Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Leadership: Proven ability to mentor team members and drive technical initiatives Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements Work Environment Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work Occasional on-call responsibilities for critical database issues May require travel for system implementations or disaster recovery exercises Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects Join TRG Screen and unlock your potential in an environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your contributions make a difference. We are an equal opportunities employer. We recognise and value the power of diversity in our workplace and are committed to being an employer of choice for everyone. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. At TRG Screen, we understand that diverse and inclusive teams are not just beneficial, they are essential to our success. We recognize that embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences fosters innovation, enhances problem-solving capabilities, and drives better business outcomes. By cultivating a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and valued, we empower our world class teams to thrive, excel, and drive positive change. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all employees. People from various ethnicities, ages, genders, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Principal Database Engineer will lead database infrastructure initiatives, focusing on Microsoft SQL Server environments. Responsibilities include designing and implementing enterprise-scale database solutions, conducting performance tuning, and providing technical leadership to the database engineering team.