6h ago

Database Administrator Sr Principal

US

$129.8k-$155.3k / year

full-timesenior Remotesoftware

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πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll lead the reliability, modernization, and optimization of large-scale enterprise data platforms in a fully remote environment, combining hands-on expertise with strategic leadership across hybrid infrastructures including mainframe, cloud, and on-premises systems. Your work will ensure the performance, scalability, and security of mission-critical databases while driving modernization and automation initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape resilient, cost-effective data solutions supporting complex operational environments.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Administer and optimize enterprise databases across Db2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
  • Lead database modernization and migration initiatives including cloud adoption.
  • Implement backup, disaster recovery, replication, and failover strategies.
  • Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
  • Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code and automation solutions.

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise database administration.
  • Strong expertise with IBM mainframe technologies including z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JCL.
  • Hands-on experience managing AWS database services such as RDS, Aurora, EC2.
  • Advanced skills in database performance tuning, execution plan analysis, and high availability architecture.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Relevant AWS, IBM Db2, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft database certifications.
  • Exposure to observability platforms, ETL tooling, and modern data ecosystems.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏑 Full remote work arrangement within the United States.
  • πŸ’° Competitive salary range of approximately $129,813 – $155,250 annually.
  • πŸ₯ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 🏦 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • πŸ–οΈ Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and personal leave programs.

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter CallΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Technical InterviewΒ· 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager InterviewΒ· 45 min
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