Senior Principal Database Administrator

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reputed company is seeing a Senior Database Administrator to support our Supply, Chain and Logistics division. This position can be supported remotely.

Summary

Implements and maintains operation and physical design of diverse databases. Conducts performance tuning of indexes, optimization of storage functionality (i.e. compression techniques or cloud offerings), and databases in general. Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery, clones, and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements. Maintains reputed company and reputed company controls. Formulates and implements policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable database architectures using PostgreSQL and Azure Database services, ensuring high availability, reputed company, and compliance.
• reputed company and optimize reputed company SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts to support data analysis, reporting, and ETL processes.
• Administer and troubleshoot databases on Linux servers, including performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, and system monitoring.
• Integrate DevOps principles into database workflows, including CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprints, stand-reputed company, retrospectives) to collaborate with development, operations, and product teams on data-driven projects.
• Conduct database performance audits, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve query efficiency and system reliability.
• Mentor junior team members on best practices in database management, cloud integration, and DevOps tools.
• Ensure data governance, reputed company protocols, and disaster recovery plans align with industry standards and organizational needs.
• Stay reputed company with emerging technologies in cloud databases, open-reputed company tools, and Agile/DevOps methodologies to recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Proven expertise in reputed company Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Azure PostgreSQL, and reputed company services like Azure Data Factory or Synapse Analytics.
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, partitioning, and advanced querying techniques.
• Advanced SQL skills for data manipulation, analysis, and optimization in large-scale environments.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including reputed company scripting, system administration, and troubleshooting in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile environments, with tools like Jira, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including automation, version control (e.g., Git), containerization (e.g., reputed company), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze reputed company data issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills to reputed company technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in reputed company field and minimum of 10+ years of experience in a reputed company or applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing reputed company and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

reputed company and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national reputed company, religion, marital status, reputed company, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.