[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) American Express · Phoenix, AZ # Data Engineer III Phoenix, AZ, United States Data & Analytics Listed on American Express’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26015423) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Express](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/) / Data Engineer III ## Job description We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator / Database Reliability Engineer to support, engineer, and optimize enterprise database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. This role will provide 24x7 production support for PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, SQL Server, SingleStore and cloud-native database services, including Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora MySQL, Google Cloud SQL, and Google Cloud Spanner. The ideal candidate will help ensure high availability, reliability, performance, scalability, and operational stability through proactive monitoring, automation, self-healing capabilities, incident response, and continuous platform improvement. ## Responsibilities Provide 24x7 production support for enterprise database platforms and mission-critical business applications. Administer database platforms, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, replication, and high availability. Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and performance; identify risks early and implement proactive improvements to reduce incidents. Manage and resolve production incidents using established Incident Management processes. Perform root cause analysis and drive long-term remediation through Problem Management practices. Plan, validate, and implement database changes in alignment with Change Management processes. Partner with application, infrastructure, cloud, security, data engineering, and vendor teams to troubleshoot issues and improve platform stability. Contribute to the architecture, design, engineering, and optimization of enterprise-scale data platforms. Develop automation, observability, and self-healing capabilities to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency. Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation frameworks to identify improvement opportunities and accelerate operational outcomes. ## Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on DBA experience supporting PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, SQL Server, and cloud-native databases such as Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora MySQL, Google Cloud SQL, and Google Cloud Spanner. Strong experience with database administration activities, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, replication, and high availability. Deep technical knowledge of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, YugabyteDB, and cloud-native database platforms. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues related to performance, query optimization, workload management, capacity planning, latency, availability, and reliability. Experience with automation and DevOps tools such as Python, Unix shell scripting, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP database services, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and observability tools such as Grafana and DMC. Understanding of data engineering concepts, including data ingestion, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data integration, and support for high-volume data workloads. Knowledge of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management, along with Disaster Recovery and root cause analysis. Strong troubleshooting, communication, ownership, and collaboration skills in a 24x7 production support environment. Solid understanding of database setup, configuration, administration, and replication. Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Willingness to provide rotational weekend and off-hours support as needed. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States[Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26015423) ## Hiring at American Express - Open jobs: 396 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All American Express jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at American Express ### [Analyst-Data Science](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/26b7f8a5eeea6235f401/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Campus Graduate Masters Full-Time Manager - 2027 Data Engineer II, Enterprise Technology Services- Phoenix, AZ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/33479f1f575d6b32e9f5/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Campus Graduate Masters Full-Time Senior Analyst - 2027 Data & Analytics, Enterprise Technology Services- Phoenix, AZ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/90faf5e76e567fb9c2bc/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Campus Graduate Masters Summer Internship Program - 2027 Data Management, Global Merchant & Network Services - Phoenix, AZ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/cedddafb95e5a5090d8e/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ### [Campus Undergraduate Full-Time Analyst - 2027 Data & Analytics, Enterprise Technology Services- Phoenix, AZ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-express/jobs/89c0790ab79182402dc3/) Phoenix, AZ, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Engineer III - Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/3284709853a301a4ea54/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [Data Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/53775fcf7a1ff5108316/) Alphabet · San Bruno, California ### [Software Engineer III - Backend Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/4885c61c7b928c3d1cb8/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [Data Analyst III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/f5125a3ca2d23154e0cc/) Huntington Bank · Detroit, MI ### [Data Center Customer Operations Technician - III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/3edfe602f9e5ec94ae3b/) Equinix · Boca Raton, Florida, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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