Senior SSIS and Database Developer

Senior Database Engineer

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summery

A Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure database systems that support critical business applications. This role involves overseeing database architecture, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity, availability, and reliability across environments. The Senior Database Engineer collaborates with software developers, data engineers, and infrastructure teams to design efficient data models and support application development. They are experienced in database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and possess strong expertise in performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.

Responsibilities
Cloud & Platform Expertise

• Architect, monitor and manage data platforms in AWS, Azure and Private Clouds, including services like:

  • AWS RDS, Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda, AWS Aurora, Elasticache, Neptune

  • Azure Managed Instances, Azure VMs with IaaS extension, Azure SQL, Synapse, ADF Data Factory, Blob Storage, Azure Fabric

• Ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud data infrastructure.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Design and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Airflow, Kafka, Debezium, Qlik

• Support real-time and batch data processing needs across business units.

• Collaborate with application teams to modernize legacy systems and integrate new platforms.

 

Tooling & Automation

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other scripting languages.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure and code deployments.

Preferred Skills & Technologies

• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, Neptune

• Cloud: AWS (RDS, Redshift, Glue, Neptune, Aurora, Scaleout), Azure (SQL VMs, Synapse, Data Factory, Managed Instances, Azure DB, Fabric)

• Data Tools: Kafka, Debezium, Airflow, Qlik, Looker

• Monitoring: New Relic, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor

• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash

• Other: Git, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, database administration, or infrastructure roles.

• Deep understanding of data architecture, performance tuning, and high-availability systems.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and inspire.

• Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and takes full ownership of responsibilities.

• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and team development.

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US.  CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

Experience Level

Senior Level