Database Administrator — Remote (Delaware-based team)

Information Consulting Services; Dover (DE); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain and enhance database platforms for a Delaware-based team. This role involves supporting data analysis, managing ETL workflows, and ensuring databases perform reliably. Candidates should have over 5 years of Snowflake experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Occasional onsite meetings will be required for team collaboration and larger issues. The position offers a remote work setup, targeting a start in late January 2026, with a contract through June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Snowflake is required.
• Experience with ETL processes is necessary.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are a must.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support database environments for a technology application team.
• Maintain and enhance data dictionaries and logical/physical data models.
• Manage backup and recovery processes for data and related assets.
• Perform performance tuning and monitor database performance.
• Schedule and monitor end-of-day data warehousing jobs.

Skills

Snowflake experience

ETL experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Database Administrator — Remote (Delaware-based team)

We’re hiring an experienced Database Administrator to support data analysis and database management for a technology team in a regulated environment. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing database platforms, supporting ETL/data warehousing workflows, and ensuring reliable performance and operations.

Location / Work Setup

• Remote (Delaware-based team)
• Occasional onsite meetings in Delaware for larger issues/team collaboration
• Occasional stakeholder conference (about 1-2x/year)

Schedule / Duration

• 37 hours/week, day shift
• Contract through 06/30/2026 (start target: late January 2026)

What You’ll Do

• Administer and support database environments for an application team.
• Maintain and enhance data dictionaries and logical/physical data models.
• Maintain a central data repository and support the system development lifecycle.
• Manage backup and recovery processes for data dictionary and related assets.
• Define and maintain standards for data dictionaries.
• Perform performance tuning, monitor performance, and manage capacity/space requirements.
• Schedule and monitor end-of-day data warehousing jobs.
• Assist with coordinating software releases and operational changes.
• Provide clear status updates and document work performed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Snowflake experience
• ETL experience
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment