WHO WE ARE

Within the Hallmark IT Infrastructure team, we pride ourselves on being pioneers over perfectionists. We have the unique responsibility of helping to enable the growth and sustainability of Hallmark by designing and facilitating systems that change the way we do business, while also ensuring our data is secure, recoverable and available. Great collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills are required given the fast paced, and agile environment in which we work.

 

WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE 

As a Lead Database Engineer at Hallmark, you will be tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient and reliable databases to manage Hallmark’s critical data assets. Database engineers serve a crucial role in optimizing database performance, ensuring data integrity, and facilitating data-driven decision-making processes across various business functions. By architecting scalable and secure database systems, they contribute to the organization's ability to store, retrieve, and analyze data effectively, ultimately supporting business operations, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts. Lead Database Engineers are expected to provide strategic guidance in database architecture, optimizing performance, and ensuring data security and compliance. They lead initiatives in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, performance tuning and cost optimization, mentor junior team members, and foster cross-functional collaboration to align database efforts with organizational goals.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years’ professional work experience At least 8 years of experience as a Oracle Database Engineer/Administrator with an understanding of database concepts, data modeling, normalization, and database architecture At least 8 years of experience in SQL (Structured Query Language) including but not limited to writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions to manipulate and retrieve data efficiently At least 8 years of experience in Database Performance Turning, Data Security and Compliance At least 6 years of experience in scripting languages such as Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash for automating database administration tasks, writing deployment scripts, and performing routine maintenance activities

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or 7 years professional work experience Proficiency in administering and tuning Manhattan and BlueYonder applications running on Oracle Database Significant experience administering and supporting systems configured with Oracle Active Data Guard Experience in Backup/Recovery via RMan Experience working with infrastructure deployed in an AWS Cloud environment Red-Hat Linux Operating System Experience and proficiency Familiarity with Agile development concepts and related tools Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (such as Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.) Familiarity with Oracle Best Practice recommendations for both Infrastructure and Operations Familiarity with Oracle License Cost Model and managing entitlement deployments Proficiency and experience working hands-on in a collaborative, cross-team environment Great Verbal and Written Communication Skills Ability to easily adapt and change in a fast pace working environment Willingness to document new procedures and engage in Knowledge Transfer with offshore and lower-level team members

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position is hybrid, working onsite at headquarters in Kansas City, MO

 

 

Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark—just follow the instructions below to apply. 

 

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.  

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. 

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks. 

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please. 

 

HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important 

 

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That’s why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here.

Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark’s second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like! 

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team. In the day-to-day, we’ll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We’ll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success. 

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We’re seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives–like yours.