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Mastercard Incorporated Manager, Platform Engineering (Database) in O'Fallon, Missouri

"Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Title and SummaryManager, Platform Engineering (Database)Job TitleManager, Database EngineeringOverviewThe Database Engineering - Digital team is looking for a Manager, Database Engineering to lead a database team who can manage, innovate and contribute technically. The database team currently supports multiple database technologies, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis. The ideal candidate is passionate about databases, be highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses a leadership mindset.Role* Be a problem solver and help to deliver timely complex initiatives and projects, including high available, extreme performance and localization efforts.* Manage a team including goal setting, performance appraisal processes, and providing timely feedback.* Contribute to financial analysis, planning, and forecasting to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently.* Lead and manage a diverse, multi-disciplinary global database team.* 24x7 on-call duties may be required to support global operations and acts as an escalation point for technical issues within the database technologies and related infrastructure components.* Assists with process improvement efforts to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation and/or reduction in time to deployment.. Work with Development Team to prioritize and deliver what is needed for business, challenge the status quo, work through the processes to bring efficiency rather than getting in the way.All About You* Appreciation and understanding of database technologies including security, distributed deployments, architecture, networking, Cloud, and administration functions.* Relational database technical background, preferably Oracle and/or PostgreSQL. NoSQL and Cloud technical background a plus.* Proven track record in mentoring and coaching new technical talent within the organization by delegating more complex tasks with defined outcomes and timelines in skill development.* Proven track record in developing relationships by collaborating with technology teams and management for the development, maintenance, testing, implementation, and support of database technologies and associated software products.* Proven ability in setting priorities, objectives, and driving deliverables within database technology and demonstrating the understanding the financial and technological impact of the deliverables.* Advanced written and verbal communication skills to promote Database Engineering to internal and external customers.* Ability to lead the team in support of platform ideation, implementation, maturity, and stabilization through standardization and automation methods.* Experience with ALM, Daily Standups is a plusIn the US, Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Re sonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Title and SummaryManager, Platform Engineering (Database)Job TitleManager, Database EngineeringOverviewThe Database Engineering - Digital team is looking for a Manager, Database Engineering to lead a database team who can manage, innovate and contribute technically. The database team currently supports multiple database technologies, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis. The ideal candidate is passionate about databases, be highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses a leadership mindset.Role* Be a problem solver and help to deliver timely complex initiatives and projects, including high available, extreme performance and localization efforts.* Manage a team including goal setting, performance appraisal processes, and providing timely feedback.* Contribute to financial analysis, planning, and forecasting to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently.* Lead and manage a diverse, multi-disciplinary global database team.* 24x7 on-call duties may be required to support global operations and acts as an escalation point for technical issues within the database technologies and related infrastructure components.* Assists with process improvement efforts to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation and/or reduction in time to deployment.. Work with Development Team to prioritize and deliver what is needed for business, challenge the status quo, work through the processes to bring efficiency rather than getting in the way.All About You* Appreciation and understanding of database technologies including security, distributed deployments, architectu

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