Sr Prin Database Architect

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As well as performing day-to day DBA support tasks and on-call duties, the Senior Principal Database Architect demonstrates mastery-level troubleshooting skills able to quickly solve the most complex production issues.

Must be able to quickly learn and onboard emerging database technologies in the Cloud such as Postgres/Aurora, Snowflake, Document DB, and develop the same level of standards with respect to DBA backup & recovery, maintenance, monitoring, and high-availability.

Must be able to manage vendor escalations and high severity incident requests. They are responsible for keeping the overall DBMS technology stack current, designing database deployment models that meet application RPO and RTO objectives, evaluating new technologies as needed including Cloud-based solutions, providing technical leadership to all DBA’s on the team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the administration, maintenance and availability our most complex enterprise Production server environments including cluster, mirror and replication.
• Ensures that database deployment models meet application availability, backup & recovery SLAs, and review RPO and RTO with stakeholders.
• Ensures data security. Define, create, develop, and implement database access control policies and procedures to comply with SOX and HIPAA requirements. Advanced knowledge of data encryption solutions.
• Resolves difficult/complex technical issues, present solution to management and stakeholders, as necessary.
• Oversees large complex projects, designing technical solutions, managing multiple DBA tasks through implementation.
• Manages technical tasks of other DBA’s on the team and well as mentor them.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with application development and infrastructure teams.
• Implements code reviews with development teams and mentor for database best practices.
• Works with Data Architect on long term strategy to ensure integrated database systems.
• Responsible for capacity planning, working closely with infrastructure teams as needed.
• Monitors database servers and tune to ensure optimum performance.
• Coordinates and leads technical PM’s, developers, and other teams to represent database requirements.
• Triages/tracks outstanding issues, providing solutions to resolve defects and issues.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed for implementation of data and database changes.
• Develops and adheres to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit. Maintains documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods and standards.
• Interacts with business users verifying or helping to verify data integrity.
• Develops strong relationships across projects to proactively anticipate emerging data needs and further leverage existing informational resources.
• Documents and improves existing processes related to operations and daily work.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION:

Manages technical tasks of other DBA’s on the team.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description.  I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation.  Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $137,000.00 - $229,000.00

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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors