Diagnose Oracle performance issues using SQL Tuning Advisor, execution plans, and SQL Monitor.
Support Oracle-to-cloud migration efforts including schema conversion and data validation.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Act as technical lead and SME for SQL development and database engineering across project teams.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and documentation.
Contribute to CI/CD integration of database changes using tools such as dbt Cloud, Flyway, or GitHub Actions.
Participate in sprint planning, architecture reviews, and cross-functional data initiatives.
What Are We Looking for in this Role?
Requirements
7+ years of hands-on SQL development experience in a professional data engineering or database engineering role.
5+ years of Oracle database experience including PL/SQL development and DBA-level operational tasks (backups, recovery, performance tuning).
3+ years of Snowflake experience including data modeling, performance optimization, and Snowflake-native features (Streams, Tasks, Snowpipe , Dynamic Tables).
3+ years of Azure SQL Database or SQL Server experience in cloud or on-premises environments.
3+ years of dbt (data build tool) experience- dbt Core or dbt Cloud-building and maintaining production-grade transformation models.
Experience building and operating ELT/ETL pipelines in a modern cloud data stack.
Familiarity with version control (Git / Azure DevOps) and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
Working knowledge of Python or shell scripting for pipeline automation and tooling.
What are our Desired Skills and Capabilities?
Advanced SQL proficiency across Oracle PL/SQL, T-SQL (Azure SQL / SQL Server), and Snowflake SQL.
Strong understanding of ELT architecture patterns, data warehouse design, and dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schema).
Proficiency with dbt : model design, ref/source resolution, Jinja mac
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
About Auris
Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can't afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human services to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right - so they can focus on growing their team and their business. Acquired by Acrisure in 2025, Auris formerly Heartland Payroll is accelerating its vision to deliver seamless human-centered technology to help small businesses thrive.
Summary of This Role
The Lead Data Engineer is a senior individual contributor (IC) on the Auris Data Engineering team, serving as the technical anchor for the team's database and pipeline platform. This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing data solutions across Oracle, Azure SQL, and Snowflake-while also providing backup Oracle DBA coverage. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in SQL engineering, ELT pipeline development, and dbt , with the ability to lead through technical excellence, mentor peers, and deliver reliable, high-quality data products that power Auris's payroll and HR platform.
Acrisure · Oklahoma City, OK