Database Administrator IV

Are you ready to join a growing team?

Join CTG and bring your expertise in enterprise database engineering to a high-impact role supporting mission-critical systems. We're seeking a senior Database Administrator IV with deep RDBMS experience, strong ETL development skills, and Python expertise to architect, optimize, and support complex database environments. If you thrive solving challenging technical problems while leading enterprise database initiatives, we'd like to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior database professional who enjoys designing enterprise-scale database solutions while serving as a trusted technical advisor and mentor within a collaborative technology organization.

Location: Buffalo, NY

Duration: 5 months

What You'll Do

• Architect and administer enterprise Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) solutions.

• Design, develop, and support SSIS ETL processes and database integrations.

• Develop Python scripts to automate database administration, monitoring, and operational tasks.

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable database solutions.

• Lead database enhancements, migrations, performance tuning, and production support initiatives.

• Optimize database performance, reliability, scalability, backup, and recovery processes.

• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide long-term technical solutions.

• Collaborate with application teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders.

• Lead testing efforts for database changes and ensure successful implementation.

• Mentor junior database professionals and provide technical leadership across projects.

• Support regulatory compliance, audit requirements, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

• Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend improvements to enterprise platforms.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of enterprise RDBMS/database engineering experience.

• Strong experience with SSIS , ETL development , and Python .

• Experience supporting Mainframe-integrated database environments .

• Expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Experience leading complex database upgrades, conversions, and enterprise initiatives.

• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Banking or financial services database experience.

• Experience supporting enterprise banking applications.

• Advanced knowledge of multiple RDBMS platforms and operating systems.

• Experience with CAPPM or comparable project portfolio management tools.

• Proven mentoring and technical leadership experience.

• Strong understanding of database governance, security, and regulatory compliance.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.