Database Architecture Lead

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti‑Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, About This Role This candidate works with team on daily activities involving the design, management, maintenance, and utilization of databases. Provide leadership and drive strategy, standards, and processes for applicable database environments. Technical Skills Strong written skills. Mentoring. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of database infrastructure, maintenance, administration, and design. Ability to complete root cause analysis on database-related issues. Ability to complete impact analysis on database-related issues. Strong problem‑solving skills in multiple operating environments. Strong organizational skills. Proven ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve database infrastructure. Ability to complete database infrastructure installations. Ability to research new or alternative database technologies. Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others. Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity. Strong problem‑solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Accountabilities Ensure maintenance of all databases and related technologies. Mitigate customer‑impacting issues and support product and infrastructure releases according to development plans and schedules. Assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities.Review and evaluate work and prepare performance reports. Project long‑range requirements for database administration in conjunction with other managers in technology as well as business function managers. Provide the strategic direction of all hosted database architectures and assess the impact of all hosted product requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Database Administrators on complex database design and maintenance topics. Ensure clear and early communication, in particular ensuring that the line manager and/or relevant parties are kept informed of progress, issues, and difficulties. Lead research into new or alternative technologies. Review and sign off recommendations for upgrades or changes to the back‑office infrastructure environment. Engage with Technical Architects and other senior members of Development teams to provide technical designs and guidance to the Database Operations team, taking responsibility for the implications and impact of their design decisions. Responsible for maintenance and "bug fix" activities for existing database infrastructure and equipment. Undertake research into new or alternative technologies and make recommendations for upgrades or changes to the database infrastructure environment. Responsible for installation of new database infrastructure and equipment and monitoring its stability. Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions. All other duties as assigned. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $115,400 - $192,300. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. #J-18808-Ljbffr RELX