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

About You
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.

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. 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.