Lead Database Administrator

La-Z-Boy Inc.; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in the United States seeks a Senior Database Administrator to lead the performance, integrity, and security of our critical databases across the enterprise. This role drives upgrades, patches, and change management while ensuring data protection and license compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production systems, mentor junior DBAs, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in IT/CS or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience with 1–3 years in supervisory/leadership roles.
• Proven experience with database concepts, deployment, recovery, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Windows Server and SQL clustering.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead database initiatives including upgrades and new technologies.
• Manage security, compliance, and data protection policies.
• Oversee incident management, SDLC, and change management processes.
• Plan data capacity, scalability, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Design data models for enterprise data warehouses.
• Mentor junior DBAs and coordinate third-party resources.
• Ensure license compliance and vendor relationships.

Skills

Database concepts

SQL

Relational database design

Performance tuning

Windows Server

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves. If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

Responsible for the direction and the team that manages the performance, integrity, and security of all Microsoft and Oracle databases. Vendor relationship and license compliance management are key aspects of the position.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Identifies and leads database initiatives, including upgrades, new technology and processes (e.g., patches, compliance, security), and new roles; engages the appropriate cross functional technical resources to determine solutions, recommend outcomes and drive project plan through to timely completion.
• Establishes proactive performance maintenance practices through patch management, index creation, and database optimization minimizing disruptions for the business users.
• Ensures that the department processes are adhered to: Incident Management Process – ensuring that incidents are resolved as quickly as possible; SDLC & Change Management Processes – ensuring the IT General Controls are followed for Sarbanes Oxley compliance; Compliance with company’s data security policies.
• Leads the planning process for data capacity, scalability, and replication.
• Establish processes for the analysis, testing, and implementation of database design supporting various business applications.
• Conduct application transaction volume and traffic analysis assessing the impact of database performance.
• Monitor database growth and usage to ensure optimum performance and stability in production environment.
• Responsible for logical and physical database design, implementation of data model, backup and recovery strategy including disaster recovery, load strategy design and implementation, and security management.
• Establish and ensure query optimization processes are in place.
• Establish an archive and retirement strategy for data as required by the business.
• Model, design, implement and maintain data structures for enterprise data warehouse or data marts.
• Ensure that licenses are in compliance as stated in license agreements.
• Lead and recommend upgrades to database systems and management tools.
• Team with the Infrastructure and Operations groups ensuring that hardware/operating system patches are applied timely to maximize server availability.
• Participate as a team member in all phases of project development lifecycle. This includes, but is not limited to, interactions with business customers and the technical teams to plan for server replacements or implementations.
• Mentor and direct junior DBA and other IT personnel in database best practices.
• Manages third party and contract maintenance resources.

SCOPE & IMPACT: This position will support the mission critical databases including JD EnterpriseOne, KRONOS, and Lawson which impact productivity and functionality throughout the enterprise, impacting our ability to manufacture and sell La-Z-Boy products.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with 6-8 of experience including 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent.
• Proven experience with database concepts/design/deployment, recovery techniques, performance monitoring and tuning, Structured Query Language (SQL), and relational database design techniques.
• Experience with Windows Server and SQL clustering.
• System development lifecycle.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to work well on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Strong customer focus and management of client expectations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work outside office hours/ non-scheduled work hours as required.
• Ability to travel 10-15% as required by project, task, assignment or educational enhancement.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience managing a team.
• Experience designing/implementing relational database solutions.
• Experience managing technical projects using project management disciplines.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle administration and tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Operates in a professional office environment, not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits for Employees in the US

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
• Available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
• Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year
• Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
• Either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day. If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La-Z-Boy.

La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company. We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.