The Principal Database Platform Engineer will join BCG's Data Platform Engineering portfolio, focusing on building and operating cloud-native database platforms primarily on AWS. This hands-on role requires end-to-end ownership of database infrastructure that supports BCG’s data products and AI capabilities. The engineer will drive automation, establish platform standards, and ensure scalability and reliability. The position is ideal for someone with significant experience in database engineering who is eager to evolve with BCG's AI and data needs.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 to 10 years of experience in database, platform, or infrastructure engineering
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and AWS-managed database services in production environments
• Experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation
• Solid understanding of database performance at scale

• Design and operate cloud-native database platforms on AWS with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• Build automated, self-service capabilities using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and Git-based workflows.
• Define and implement reusable platform patterns, standards, and guardrails across a multi-cloud environment.
• Embed SRE principles into day-to-day operations to ensure reliability and security.
• Partner with architecture, application, and data teams to translate needs into practical platform solutions.

• Employees at BCG are often offered comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no monthly premiums and $10 copays, plus mental-health resources (EAP, telehealth, meditation app), medical second opinions, FSAs, annual fitness reimbursement, and life and disability insurance. Compensation typically includes competitive pay, annual bonuses, generous retirement contributions with a 401(k), and robust time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement, and enhanced parental leave up to 22 weeks for birth parents and 14 weeks of bonding for all new parents. Additional perks include adoption and fertility assistance, transportation benefits, backup child and elder care, and flexible hybrid or remote work options.