Senior Database Administrator

DXC Technology Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Company is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain highly available database solutions while leading development and optimization initiatives in a remote, full-time role.

Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions across PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle; planning migrations to AWS with minimal downtime; and providing technical leadership to drive automation and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in database development and administration
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS platforms
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database services, particularly Amazon RDS and Aurora
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable database solutions across platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle
• Plan and execute database migrations, ensuring minimal downtime during transitions to cloud environments like AWS
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams, overseeing database automation and performance tuning efforts

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

AWS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Working remotely, the full-time Senior Database Administrator will design, implement, and maintain highly available database solutions while leading database development and optimization initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and maintain scalable database solutions across various platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle
• Plan and execute database migrations, ensuring minimal downtime during transitions to cloud environments like AWS
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams, overseeing database automation and performance tuning efforts

Required qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in database development and administration
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS platforms
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud database services, particularly Amazon RDS and Aurora
• Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field