Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator at Thoughtworks are engineers who execute complex database migrations and optimizations, configuring replication/CDC, performing schema and query conversion, validating performance and integrity, and automating runbooks and observability to ensure safe cutovers and stable post-migration operations. They are the anchor for functional streams of work and are accountable for timely delivery. They work on the latest data tools, frameworks and offerings, while also being involved in enabling credible and collaborative problem solving to execute on a strategy.

• Working with developers to refine and design tools migration and replication tools used by our customers.
• Testing our tools to improve quality, performance, and scalability.
• Helping customers leverage our tools for moving data into and around the AWS ecosystem.
• Working with customers to solve complex migration and replication problems.
• Gathering feedback to drive improvements in the quality and functionality of our tools.
• Working with AWS Services: DMS, SCT, RDS, Aurora, Redshift, S3, Kinesis, EC2, MSK

• Advanced English skills
• 6+ years as a DBA, Database Engineer, or similar role is required
• AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional. Secondary: Data Engineer – Associate, Security – Specialty 
• Experience with multiple relational databases
• Deep knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL Internals
• Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of data replication with experience in at least one replication technology
• General knowledge of the various types data stores: relational, data warehouse, file stores etc
• Experience coding in PL-SQL, T-SQL, or similar
• Experience of AWS database migration software and technologies (DMS, SCT)
• Experience with software development methodologies and programming languages such as Java or C#
• Deep knowledge of either PostgreSQL, MongoDB or DB2.
• Understanding of the Enterprise services space, particularly database and analytics
• Experience migrating databases from on-prem to cloud or running in a hybrid cloud environment

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others internally and externally
• Experience influencing product development and working development teams
• Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion
• Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills, attention to details, proactive self-starter
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
• Ability to develop new ideas and creative solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in consulting and resolving database issues to minimize business impact
• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives
• You don't shy away from risks or conflicts, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them
• You are eager to coach, mentor and motivate others and you aspire to influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work
• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we're pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let's be extraordinary.

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