Database Administrator IV

Database Administrator IV

Are you ready to join a growing team? CTG is seeking to fill a Database Administrator IV opening for our client. Location: Buffalo, NY Duration: 12 months

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and technical architect for complex Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) solutions and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Consult with application owners to analyze business requirements and recommend scalable, efficient database designs and enhancements.
• Develop database architecture and solutions aligned with business objectives, technology standards, regulatory requirements, and long-term strategic goals.
• Lead complex database enhancements, system conversions, performance tuning, production troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate database technologies, vendor products, and cloud data solutions, recommending improvements to performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical designs; review database changes and support integrated testing.
• Oversee complex project plans, manage task dependencies, mitigate risks, and coordinate with technology teams, application owners, and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced database professionals.
• Support business continuity, audit readiness, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements and company risk policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve database development, processes, standards, and technology solutions while minimizing risk and cost.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of a Senior Technology Manager, providing expert RDBMS guidance, solution design, and strategic technical recommendations.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, project execution, production support, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with technology leadership, architecture teams, application owners, and vendors while supporting staff development and serving as a technical representative on complex initiatives.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to less experienced staff.
• Guide database design, development, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and testing efforts.
• Coordinate technical activities and support project teams without necessarily having direct personnel management responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate degree and at least 8 years of RDBMS experience, or a combined minimum of 10 years of higher education and/or work experience, including at least 8 years of RDBMS experience.
• Strong SQL skills and expertise in relational database design, administration, and performance optimization.
• Experience with modern data architecture, such as Medallion Architecture, and cloud data platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Snowflake.
• Proven experience leading complex database projects, system enhancements, conversions, and production issue resolution.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, including project planning, task coordination, testing, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into effective database solutions and collaborate across teams.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting banking applications, business processes, and database strategy.
• Previous experience in banking RDBMS support and familiarity with banking technology standards, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple RDBMS platforms, database tools and functions, and operating systems.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in database analysis, architecture, development, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• CAPPM experience.
• Strong understanding of business terminology and the technical, operational, and business impacts of technology changes.
• Ability to foster teamwork, influence technical direction, and serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.