Senior AWS Database Administrator

Rocket; Michigan; On-site; USD 97,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid-time off

Job summary

Rocket is seeking a Senior AWS Database Administrator in Michigan to ensure optimal performance of databases supporting our technology systems. You will be responsible for designing and modifying database structures, performing maintenance tasks, and optimizing performance across various environments. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience with AWS and SQL coding, as well as skills in data modeling.

This role emphasizes collaboration with technology and data teams, requiring both technical expertise and leadership capabilities. A bachelor's degree and significant hands-on experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on SQL coding experience across multiple platforms (AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, Databricks AnsiSQL).
• 6+ years of experience in data modeling, ERD design, and database tuning.
• Proven experience supporting data systems in both Technology and Data team environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify database structures for optimal design.
• Perform advanced database maintenance tasks.
• Proactively monitor and optimize database performance.

Skills

AWS experience

SQL coding

Database performance optimization

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Databricks

AWS MySQL

Azure TSQL

Job description

As a Senior AWS Database Administrator, you'll ensure the databases that support our technology systems are designed and performing as needed while providing the necessary data to the appropriate team members. You'll be a strategic technical partner who bridges our Technology and Data teams, driving database excellence across both environments.

About The Role

• Create and modify database structures, ensuring optimal design for both transactional integrity and analytical reporting
• Perform advanced database maintenance tasks, including backups/restores, statistics updates, index optimization, and performance tuning
• Proactively monitor and optimize database performance across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments
• Design, implement, and manage Master Data Management (MDM) solutions that ensure data consistency across systems
• Collaborate with data engineers to map production data to data warehouse solutions with MDM standards
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), system flow documents, and technical specifications for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Maintain system security and data integrity across all data environments
• Partner with systems engineers to optimize hardware and storage subsystems for AWS
• Develop, manage, and maintain robust disaster recovery and high availability plans
• Collaborate with Infosec and Security teams on data compliance, security, and retention
• Participate in data architectural design reviews with both Technology and Data teams
• Mentor and coach team members on database best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 6+ years of hands‑on SQL coding experience across multiple platforms (AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, Databricks AnsiSQL)
• 6+ years of experience in data modeling, ERD design, and database tuning for both production write performance and reporting/auditing integrity
• Proven experience supporting data systems in both Technology and Data team environments
• Strong AWS cloud platform knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success creating or managing Master Data Management (MDM) solutions
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks (AWS and/or Azure)
• Experience with AWS data orchestration or equivalent ETL tools

Required Skills & Competencies

Cloud & Technical Expertise

• Very strong AWS experience with demonstrated ability to architect and optimize database solutions
• Proficiency across multiple SQL dialects and database platforms
• Advanced expertise in data modeling, ERD creation, and performance optimization for competing priorities (write speed vs. relational integrity)
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks platforms

Documentation & Communication

• Exceptional ability to create and manage ERDs, system flow documents, process flow documents, and technical specifications
• Skilled at translating complex data models into clear, compelling presentations for leadership and stakeholders
• Fluent in both data and technology languages, comfortable communicating with individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders

Interpersonal & Leadership

• Highly approachable with the ability to build strong relationships across all business areas, particularly within Technology and Data teams
• Skilled at navigating complex, politically sensitive conversations and influencing positive change without escalation
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to mentoring and developing team members

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well‑being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Headquartered in Detroit, Rocket Loans was established to create the most simple, rocket fast personal loan process. We assembled a top‑notch team of individuals combining new, passionate team members with some of the best veterans from Rocket Mortgage to create the most user‑friendly lending platform in the world. We have given it our best to create an experience that is best‑of‑breed in the personal loan industry and commit even more to continuously improving it. At Rocket Loans, you’ll build a career that helps you achieve your professional goals while helping clients get the loans they need to reach their financial goals. We’re looking for innovators and those unafraid to disrupt the status‑quo. With an inclusive culture and opportunities to make a positive impact, we’re here to help you foster your career growth.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at [e-mail].

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $97,000.00‑$207,000.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment‑related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid‑time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is the company’s current, good faith estimate at the time of posting. [Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate.] The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.