Senior Principal Database Architect

Role Description

The Senior Principal Database Architect demonstrates mastery-level troubleshooting skills able to quickly solve the most complex production issues.

• Perform day-to-day DBA support tasks and on-call duties.
• Quickly learn and onboard emerging database technologies in the Cloud such as Postgres/Aurora, Snowflake, Document DB.
• Manage vendor escalations and high severity incident requests.
• Keep the overall DBMS technology stack current.
• Design database deployment models that meet application RPO and RTO objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies as needed including Cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to all DBA’s on the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 15 years’ related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree with 10 years’ experience; or a PhD with 8 years’ experience; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Mastery-level ability in database monitoring and performance tools.
• Mastery-level knowledge of database internals and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex database issues and make recommendations to senior management.
• Must be able to read and comprehend complex technical documents.
• Must be able to work extended hours as needed and limited overnight travel will be required.

Requirements

• Responsible for the administration, maintenance, and availability of complex enterprise Production server environments including cluster, mirror, and replication.
• Ensure that database deployment models meet application availability, backup & recovery SLAs, and review RPO and RTO with stakeholders.
• Ensure data security by defining, creating, developing, and implementing database access control policies and procedures to comply with SOX and HIPAA requirements.
• Resolve difficult/complex technical issues and present solutions to management and stakeholders as necessary.
• Oversee large complex projects, designing technical solutions, and managing multiple DBA tasks through implementation.
• Manage technical tasks of other DBA’s on the team and mentor them.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with application development and infrastructure teams.
• Implement code reviews with development teams and mentor for database best practices.
• Work with Data Architect on long-term strategy to ensure integrated database systems.
• Responsible for capacity planning, working closely with infrastructure teams as needed.
• Monitor database servers and tune to ensure optimum performance.
• Coordinate and lead technical PM’s, developers, and other teams to represent database requirements.
• Triages/tracks outstanding issues, providing solutions to resolve defects and issues.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed for implementation of data and database changes.
• Develop and adhere to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit.
• Maintain documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods, and standards.
• Interact with business users verifying or helping to verify data integrity.
• Develop strong relationships across projects to proactively anticipate emerging data needs and leverage existing informational resources.
• Document and improve existing processes related to operations and daily work.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.