Database Administrator

• As the Platform Database Administrator (DBA) for Aurora, serve as the architectural and operational anchor for high-scale database environments.
• Bridge the gap between technical data layers and production feature engineering.
• Take full ownership of database performance tuning, optimization strategies, and system reliability across core software suites.
• Sustain consistent system performance and reliability across 400+ database schemas, managing comprehensive schema migrations and tracking client-specific data growth metrics.
• Supervise AWS Aurora-specific environments, orchestrating cluster endpoint routing configurations, managing failover behaviors, executing parameter tuning, and troubleshooting data warehouse / read replica lags.
• Apply deep knowledge of InnoDB core internals to manage lock behaviors, resolve complex lock contentions, adjust buffer pool parameters, and systematically reduce purge lags across write-heavy database clusters.
• Diagnose and optimize heavy database pipelines utilizing INSERT...SELECT queries and computed-table patterns.
• Analyze Aurora instance utilization models against pricing factors to right-size compute resources and minimize I/O waste stemming from unoptimized queries.

Platform Database Administrator, Aurora/MySQL

• Administer, monitor, and maintain MS SQL Server and MongoDB or Oracle or PostgreSQL databases.
• Implement data backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Enforce database security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Implement and manage user access and roles to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Work with development teams to design and implement database solutions that support application requirements.
• Set up and utilize monitoring tools to track database performance and address bottlenecks.
• Generate reports on system performance, availability, and other relevant metrics.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including patching and updates for both MS SQL Server and MongoDB or Oracle or PostgreSQL.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for database architecture and software tools.

Senior Database Administrator, SQL

• Support and maintain large-scale Db2 databases on z/OS for business-critical trading and brokerage applications
• Design, configure, and maintain low-latency data replication using IBM IIDR (Q Rep / CDC) in Active-Active and Active-Passive architectures
• Perform proactive performance analysis and tuning to ensure optimal response times and system stability
• Lead troubleshooting and rapid resolution of complex, time-sensitive production issues with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 production support for critical database platforms
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure partners, and vendors to deliver resilient, scalable database solutions

Principal Database Administrator, DBA – Mainframe Db2 z/OS

• Assist in managing AWS RDS instances by monitoring database health, identifying performance issues, and participating in root-cause investigations
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 database availability and rapid response to production incidents across our global infrastructure
• Execute quarterly patching, monthly index reviews, and backup integrity testing within a live production environment
• Advance your T-SQL knowledge by participating in code reviews and assisting Developer and TechOps teams with query optimization and execution
• Utilize Python, PowerShell, and other scripting languages to build or maintain automation tools (e.g., AWS Lambdas, GitHub Action workflows, etc.)
• Manage user permissions, SOPs, and disaster recovery runbooks while helping ensure regulatory framework compliance (including HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2) across all database systems

Junior Database Administrator

• Lead the design and delivery of database engineering solutions for mission-critical platforms
• Perform applications database administration services including SQL code review, performance analysis, and database application design
• Lead proof of concept efforts to evaluate and enable new technology solutions
• Establish database standards for operations, upgrades, migrations and onboarding new applications and/or clients
• Write clear, concise, well organized technical documentation

Director, Database Administration

• Support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of databases to ensure data security, integrity, and availability.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24x7 support of database systems.
• Design, develop, and implement database solutions as required.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for efficient system-wide database operations.
• Design and support data repositories working closely with Infrastructure team.
• Work closely with Data Archivist to ensure regulatory compliance for medical data retention.
• Monitor database performance, generate reports, and perform data backup and recovery processes using Database Management Systems.

Senior Database Administrator

• Provides expert level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for critical business applications and databases with the largest numbers of interfaces and users.
• Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists.
• Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
• Performs database administration for mid-tier server and cloud platform databases.
• Performs day to day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes.
• Builds backup and recovery jobs (as needed).
• Conducts performance analysis of applications and database management systems.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies.
• Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
• Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements.
• Ensures backup, recovery, security, reliability, and performance of the systems.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
• Trains and mentors staff.
• Resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
• Tests and evaluates IT vendor products.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Designs and specifies the overall structure of databases and data warehouses based on functional and technical requirements.
• Develops strategies for data acquisition, archival recovery, and overall database implementation in alignment with long-term scalability and business continuity.
• Manages data migration and conversion activities, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity across systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex data processing issues related to large-scale database environments.

Lead Technical Database Administrator

• Drive the strategy for data storage, backup, and recovery to support business goals
• Develop policies for data retention, storage, and backup
• Manage and optimize cloud-based and on-premise storage solutions
• Oversee regular testing and optimization of recovery systems
• Manage relationships with storage and backup solution providers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for aligning storage solutions with business needs
• Lead a cross-functional team responsible for data management, storage, and backups

• Ensuring the stability and reliability of on-premise Oracle database environments through maintenance, monitoring, and security administration
• Supporting application-specific data integrity, managing local user security, and maintaining replication streams using GoldenGate and remote site configurations
• Collaborating with development teams to support application data functions
• Administering on-premise Oracle databases (including Multitenant container/pluggable architectures)
• Creating and managing database user accounts, profiles, and privileges manually
• Monitoring and maintaining Oracle GoldenGate replication processes
• Performing routine database maintenance tasks such as patching, backups (RMAN), and storage management
• Troubleshooting database alerts and basic application performance issues
• Assisting in the deployment of database changes and schema updates to support application releases
• Ensuring database recoverability by conducting regular backup verifications
• Monitoring database performance metrics and executing basic tuning tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

• Analyzes, designs, creates, and implements databases including access methods, device allocations, validating checks, organization, and security
• Designs data models and physical databases, data dictionaries, and schemas
• Executes the installation, upgrades and tests of database software
• Develops and implements strategic database recovery plans and procedures
• Troubleshoots and resolves database issues effectively
• Monitors database environment to ensure ongoing efficiency
• Researches new technologies and advises senior leadership on the changing environment
• Manages and coordinates multiple projects
• Collaborates across Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data (TODD) to strengthen risk management, compliance, and cyber security

Database Administrator – SQL

• Administer, monitor, and maintain MS SQL Server and MongoDB or Oracle or PostgreSQL databases
• Implement data backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
• Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Enforce database security measures to safeguard sensitive data
• Implement and manage user access and roles to ensure compliance with security policies
• Work with development teams to design and implement database solutions that support application requirements
• Collaborate with IT teams in managing database changes and upgrades
• Set up and utilize monitoring tools to track database performance and address bottlenecks
• Generate reports on system performance, availability, and other relevant metrics
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including patching and updates for both MS SQL Server and MongoDB or Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for database architecture and software tools.

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