Rockstar Games

Associate Lead Database Engineer

Manhattan, New York, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$134k-$188kDetected 13 days ago

C#SQLMySQLMongoDBRedisCI/CDDatadogData EngineeringLoad TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
HOW TO APPLY Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above.
If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Lead and mentor a team of SQL Server Database Engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Architect, implement, and maintain HA/DR solutions using Always On, clustering, and multi-data center best practices.
Drive automation of routine operational tasks to improve team efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Collaborate with developers to review database code, schema designs, and deployment pipelines.
Own and maintain detailed documentation for standards, processes, and runbooks.
Partner with leadership to plan roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and align database operations with business needs.
Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation, providing guidance and support for critical incidents.

10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
Proven experience leading or mentoring Database Engineer in enterprise environments.
Experience with HA/DR design and multi-data center solutions.
Experience supporting large-scale, high-concurrency, mission-critical systems.
Proficiency with database deployment automation and source control integration.
Advanced T-SQL and query optimization expertise.
Strong knowledge of indexing strategies, locking, blocking, and concurrency management.
Hands-on experience with storage, server, and OS-level performance tuning.
Familiarity with other database technologies (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
Experience with PowerBI, SSRS, SSIS, or ETL workflows.

The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year.

Oversee the health, performance, and availability of enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
Audit server health, error logs, and system performance to proactively address potential issues.
We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

The Rockstar Games Online Services Database Operations Team is a development group, passionate about growing and maintaining the technology platform that powers Rockstar's online titles and our ability to deliver outstanding player experiences.
The Rockstar Database team provides development and operational support for critical platforms and services.

equal opportunity, dignity and respect.
If you need more information about Rockstar's reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

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