Senior Database Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

• Administer and modernize cloud-first data platforms with a focus on Azure and Snowflake.
• Support on-premises database systems and ensure seamless integration with cloud platforms.
• Design and manage centralized, automated deployment processes for database and analytics systems.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database, ETL, and analytics workloads.
• Develop automation tools using scripting languages to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance across multiple platforms.
• Implement backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage data ingestion and integration pipelines ensuring reliability and data integrity.
• Enforce governance, security, and compliance standards including handling sensitive data.
• Perform incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation including runbooks, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and standardization.

Requirement/Must Have:

• 8 10+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on cloud platforms.
• Strong expertise in Azure data services and Snowflake.
• Experience supporting on-premises database environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and release management for data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Experience implementing security, access control, and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation.

Experience:

• Experience administering enterprise data platforms in cloud environments.
• Experience with data integration and orchestration tools.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience supporting production and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize cloud and on-premises database environments.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment and operational processes.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and security.
• Support data integration and analytics workflows.
• Lead incident management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Should Have:

• Experience with additional cloud database technologies.
• Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of modern data engineering practices.

Skills:

• Strong database administration and optimization skills.
• Expertise in cloud data platforms and automation tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex systems and multiple priorities.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.