Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DXC Technology helps global companies and public sector organizations run mission-critical systems, modernize IT, optimize data architectures, and ensure security and scalability across cloud environments. The Senior Database Administrator will design, migrate, optimize, automate, and maintain enterprise database solutions while providing technical leadership, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting security, recovery, and disaster planning.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database solutions (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar)
- Plan and execute database migrations across environments, including on-premises to AWS cloud (RDS/Aurora), version upgrades, and platform migrations with minimal downtime
- Lead database development, optimization, and automation initiatives to support infrastructure as code and modern DevOps practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define database requirements, implement best practices, and ensure data integrity and security
- Develop and maintain scripts and tools for database automation, monitoring, and performance tuning
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Participate in capacity planning, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning
- Document database architectures, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and compliance
Skills
- Strong expertise in database administration and development with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS platforms
- Proficient in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) and infrastructure as code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Experience with database migration strategies and tools, including schema migrations, data migrations, and cross-platform migrations
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database services, specifically Amazon RDS and Aurora, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and optimization
- Deep understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and DevOps methodologies
- Solid knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery best practices
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in database development, administration, or technical leadership roles
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing, developing, and automating database solutions in enterprise environments
- Proven track record of leading or mentoring technical teams in database-related projects
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing and team success
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus
Benefits
- Remote work
- Flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances
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