Morgan Stanley
Distributed-Database Platform Engineer
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Distributed-Database Platform Engineer
Distributed-Database Platform Engineer – Director Level (Snowflake/PostgreSQL/Greenplum)
About the Role
We seek a highly skilled and motivated Distributed-Database Platform Engineer to join our enterprise computing data infrastructure team. This critical role will manage global deployments of Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and Greenplum for over 10,000+ end-users, scaling distributed database platforms and driving modernization, automation, and performance optimisation across our hybrid cloud ecosystem.
Part of the Lead Software Production Management & Reliability Engineering job family at Director level, this position ensures the stability, reliability, and optimal performance of critical infrastructure systems that support business operations.
Core Responsibilities
Design & Architecture
- Lead the architecture and deployment of distributed database systems (Snowflake, PostgreSQL) across hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
- Develop and optimise database clusters in multi-cloud environments.
- Implement and manage geo-redundant database deployments using solutions like Patroni/Golden Gate.
- Design AI/ML-enabled database solutions with Snowflake (e.g. Cortex Analyst, AI-SQL, Snowpark Container Services, Snowflake ML).
- Conduct workshops and design thinking sessions with stakeholders to onboard AI/ML solutions.
Platform Engineering & Operations
- Plan, deploy, and maintain large-scale distributed database systems.
- Ensure high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and performance tuning across multi-region deployments.
- Implement cost-optimisation strategies (e.g. virtual warehouse sizing in Snowflake).
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Automation & Scalability
- Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IAC) automation pipelines (Terraform, Ansible).
- Develop self-healing, auto-scaling mechanisms for dynamic workloads.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines for database infrastructure.
Innovation & Modernisation
- Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures, serverless models, and AI/ML integration.
- Assess emerging technologies to improve platform efficiency.
- Stay updated on Snowflake SaaS advancements, integrations, and cloud trends.
Security & Compliance
- Implement robust data security, encryption, and access-control policies.
- Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory standards.
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Partner closely with data engineering, platform, and application teams.
- Serve as a technical mentor for junior team members.
- Contribute to cross-functional training on distributed database technologies.
Key Requirements
- Proven expertise in PostgreSQL and Snowflake administration, with performance tuning experience.
- Scalable leadership experience managing large databases (preferably 100K+ clusters).
- Proficiency in Python, Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation tools.
- Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and IAC practices.
- Experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS & Azure), including migrations and optimisation.
- Familiarity with data-warehousing best practices, cloud-native patterns, and Snowflake’s multi-tenancy.
- Understanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirements.
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Preferred Skills
- Geo-redundancy & failover experience with third-party solutions.
- Prior experience using AI/ML database tools (Snowpark, Cortex, etc.).
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
Candidate Benefits at Morgan Stanley
Vision & Values Morgan Stanley champions a client-first philosophy, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility across 42 countries. We empower 80,000+ employees with origins from 120 nations, fostering a collaborative, dynamic environment.
Career Growth
- Supportive, diverse work culture where creativity and impact thrive.
- Transparent career paths and internal mobility opportunities.
Workplace Flexibility
- Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs (see HR team for details).
Global Opportunities
- Join a data platform team shaping the future of financial innovation.
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