Systems Integration Senior Specialist

NTT DATA, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL primary / MS SQL secondary) in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on administering PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across on‑premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience, with strong skills in replication, backups, and query tuning. Local office presence may be required; remote/hybrid options vary by project.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience as a database administrator (PostgreSQL primary, MS SQL secondary).
• Experience managing enterprise databases across on‑premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong focus on high availability, performance, security and operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases in production and non‑production environments.
• Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and version management for PostgreSQL.
• Manage PostgreSQL deployments on AWS, Azure, and GCP (IaaS and PaaS).
• Monitor health, troubleshoot performance issues, locking, deadlocks, long‑running queries, replication, and storage usage.

Skills

Database administration

Performance troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Tools

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

pg_dump

pgBackRest

WAL archiving

PgBouncer

AWS

Azure

GCP

Replication

Backup & recovery

VACUUM tuning

SQL tuning

Job description

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Systems Integration Senior Specialist to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL Primary / MS SQL Secondary) Experience: 4–6 Years Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Database Administrator with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering, monitoring, optimizing, and supporting PostgreSQL databases while providing secondary support for SQL Server environments. This role requires experience managing enterprise databases across on-premises and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP), ensuring high availability, performance, security, and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases in production and non-production environments.
• Perform PostgreSQL installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and version management.
• Manage PostgreSQL deployments across both IaaS (Virtual Machines) and PaaS (Managed Database Services) on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance issues, locking, deadlocks, long-running queries, replication issues, and storage utilization.
• Perform query tuning, execution plan analysis, indexing optimization, VACUUM tuning, and routine database maintenance.
• Configure and administer PostgreSQL replication, streaming replication, connection pooling (PgBouncer), and backup/recovery solutions.
• Design, execute, and validate backup and recovery strategies using tools such as pg_dump, pgBackRest, and WAL archiving.
• Support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for PostgreSQL environments.
• Perform capacity planning, storage management, and proactive database health assessments.
• Provide secondary administration and troubleshooting support for Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Develop and optimize SQL and PL/pgSQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, and database objects.
• Automate routine databas

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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