Senior Database Administrator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Database Administrator based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to manage and optimize critical database environments supporting a growing technology infrastructure.
You will be responsible for ensuring database security, reliability, performance, and scalability across complex systems.
The position combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic improvements in automation, recovery, and operational efficiency.
You will collaborate with technology teams to maintain high availability and deliver secure access to business-critical data.
The ideal candidate is a skilled database professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and improving systems continuously.
This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the stability and evolution of a large-scale digital infrastructure.

The Senior Database Administrator will design, maintain, secure, and optimize database environments while ensuring availability, performance, and operational excellence. This role requires strong technical ownership, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration across technology teams.

• Ensure database security through authentication controls, access management, encryption, and least-privilege implementation.
• Develop and maintain database documentation standards and operational best practices.
• Manage database replication, high-availability solutions, and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain and enhance backup, recovery, and disaster recovery environments.
• Design, test, and support disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• Install, upgrade, migrate, and maintain database environments across systems, versions, and platforms.
• Monitor database performance metrics, identify issues proactively, and implement optimization strategies.
• Perform query tuning, database resource management, and performance reporting.
• Conduct root cause analysis for database incidents and develop preventative solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize queries, improve database efficiency, and resolve complex issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support critical database operations.
• Develop scripts, tools, and automation processes to streamline database maintenance activities.
• Evaluate database requests and recommend effective implementation approaches.
• Provide technical guidance, reporting, training, and mentorship to team members.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced database professional with strong expertise in enterprise database administration, infrastructure management, and performance optimization. They should be comfortable working independently, managing large-scale environments, and adapting to evolving technical priorities.

• Minimum of 10 years of current database administration experience.
• Strong experience managing Oracle Server, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience working with large-volume databases and complex data environments.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, data models, migrations, and visualization concepts.
• Experience with UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation using command-line, batch processes, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of database security practices, backup strategies, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL Server Administration, Azure Synapse, and Dynamics data models is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide high-quality technical support.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $118,000 – $168,000 USD, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Paid sick leave and paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities.
• Training and professional development programs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Education reimbursement programs.
• Fully remote work flexibility.