Senior Data Platform Administrator

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. Own reliability and operational standards across SQL Server, Azure SQL, AWS Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL, RDS, DynamoDB, Snowflake, and Delphix .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level database administration skills across SQL Server and multiple cloud-native databases, with a strong focus on performance tuning, migration, and modernization initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, set operational standards, and implement compliance controls in regulated environments.

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Expert-Level SQL Server EngineeringDatabase Migration and ModernizationPerformance Tuning and OptimizationOperational Expertise with SnowflakeScripting and Automation in PowerShell and Python

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Hard Skills

SQL ServerAurora MySQLPostgreSQLDynamoDBSnowflakeDelphixSSISSSRSSSASHVR

Soft Skills

MentorshipTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellPythonTerraformCloudFormationAppDynamicsDataDogDBADashAWS DMSMeltanoKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2HIPAAPCI-DSS

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationCloud Database Cost GovernanceHigh-Availability ArchitecturesDisaster Recovery StrategiesCompliance Control Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDynamoDBGrafanaKubernetesMySQLPostgresPrometheusPythonSQLSSISTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own reliability and operational standards across SQL Server, Azure SQL, AWS Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL, RDS, DynamoDB, Snowflake, and Delphix
Define and maintain SLI/SLO standards, capacity planning practices, and cloud database cost governance models
Lead database migrations and modernization projects, including on-premises-to-cloud transitions, version upgrades, engine consolidations, and platform retirements
Design multi-region high-availability architectures and cross-cloud disaster recovery strategies for tier-1 workloads
Drive cloud database cost optimization through right-sizing, reserved capacity strategy, workload management, and query consolidation
Set standards for performance tuning, troubleshooting, and incident response
Automate routine database operations using PowerShell, Python, and schema migration tooling
Own replication topologies using HVR, AWS DMS, Meltano, and SQL Server native replication
Administer Delphix at the platform level, including engine sizing, dSource strategy, masking design, capacity planning, and API automation
Lead modernization of legacy MS BI workloads including SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and SSMDS
Operate Snowflake at architectural depth, including warehouse strategy, RBAC, cost governance, resource monitors, and data sharing
Define database observability standards using AppDynamics, DataDog, DBADash, and custom monitoring
Own database security posture, including encryption, access governance, audit logging, and vulnerability management
Lead compliance control implementation for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or equivalent frameworks
Partner with security teams on hardening, secrets management, and incident response
Mentor administrators, own onboarding curriculum, and develop skills plans
Drive incident postmortems and structural improvements
Partner with data engineering, application engineering, and DevOps teams on cross-functional initiatives
Evaluate emerging technologies and produce recommendations and proof-of-concept implementations

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of database administration experience across multiple platforms, with significant time at the senior individual contributor level
Expert-level SQL Server engineering, including FCI, Always-On Availability Groups, Extended Events, Query Store, advanced performance tuning, In-Memory OLTP, and Resource Governor
SQL Server plus at least two cloud-native databases in production: Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or DynamoDB
Proven experience leading production-scale database migration or modernization initiatives; 10TB+ preferred
Deep performance tuning skills across OLTP and operational analytics workloads, including execution plan internals, storage engine behavior, and concurrency control
Operational expertise with Snowflake, including warehouse architecture, RBAC design, and cost governance
Hands-on expertise with Delphix at architectural depth
Operational expertise with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (Tabular and Multidimensional), and SSMDS
Production experience with replication and CDC: HVR, AWS DMS, Meltano, or SQL Server native replication
Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell and Python
Working knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC
Demonstrated mentorship and standards-setting at a team level
Working knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or equivalent compliance frameworks
Ability to influence architecture direction and cross-team engineering strategy
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship by the Company
Preferred: multi-region or multi-cloud DR architectures, Kubernetes-hosted database workloads or operators, public technical community presence, regulated industry experience, Delta Lake or Iceberg, Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and 401k matching
Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
Maternity benefits
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