Database Architect #1055421
FastTek Global, Farmington Hills, MI, United States
Farmington, Michigan
Database Architect #1055421
Job Description
Leads, designs, and delivers recommendations of all database technologies and best practices that maximize the performance, availability, and maintainability of the database technologies used within the organization.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and document database solutions that provide performance, high availability, and flexibility for the organization.
Create and maintain best practice and use case documentation for all databases used by the organization.
Maintain relationships with vendors that provide database related software and services to the organization.
Provide technical assistance and support to both internal and external users of the corporation's databases.
Evaluate emerging technology trends, competitive products, and business needs to set direction and roadmap for future growth or buy‑vs‑build inflection points.
Mentor DBA team and technical team leads in achieving business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and seven years of experience as a Database Administrator with at least three of the following database management systems in a lead technical role: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake, or MongoDB. Any suitable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Experience developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment; proficiency with backup and recovery software products and concepts; experience with high availability solutions for database systems; experience with cloud database technologies; familiarity with ETL/ELT technologies; ability to work autonomously and with multiple teams to triage database system performance issues.
Ability to provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements; strong written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to think outside the box.
Benefits
Medical and Dental (FastTek pays the majority of the medical program)
Vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) program
Long Term Disability (100% paid)
Life Insurance (100% paid)
401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar‑for‑dollar match
AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and are used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.
If AI will be used in a video interview, you will be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.
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Database Architect #1055421
Job Description
Leads, designs, and delivers recommendations of all database technologies and best practices that maximize the performance, availability, and maintainability of the database technologies used within the organization.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, and document database solutions that provide performance, high availability, and flexibility for the organization.
Create and maintain best practice and use case documentation for all databases used by the organization.
Maintain relationships with vendors that provide database related software and services to the organization.
Provide technical assistance and support to both internal and external users of the corporation's databases.
Evaluate emerging technology trends, competitive products, and business needs to set direction and roadmap for future growth or buy‑vs‑build inflection points.
Mentor DBA team and technical team leads in achieving business objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and seven years of experience as a Database Administrator with at least three of the following database management systems in a lead technical role: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Snowflake, or MongoDB. Any suitable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Experience developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment; proficiency with backup and recovery software products and concepts; experience with high availability solutions for database systems; experience with cloud database technologies; familiarity with ETL/ELT technologies; ability to work autonomously and with multiple teams to triage database system performance issues.
Ability to provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements; strong written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to think outside the box.
Benefits
Medical and Dental (FastTek pays the majority of the medical program)
Vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) program
Long Term Disability (100% paid)
Life Insurance (100% paid)
401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar‑for‑dollar match
AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and are used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.
If AI will be used in a video interview, you will be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.
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