Sr. Database Administrator - Chicago OR Denver at Comcast

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4 - 5+ years of end-to-end database management experience, including installation, monitoring, performance tuning, backup/recovery, replication, and HA/DR solutions
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: MySQL, RDS (MySQL/Aurora), DynamoDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Snowflake
Eager to expand your expertise to new database technologies as required by FreeWheel’s evolving business needs
Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language: Go, Python, Ansible, JavaScript, Vue.js, CSS, Java, C/C++
Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems (e.g., Rocky Linux, Red Hat, Debian, CentOS); Windows experience is a plus
Familiar with cloud platforms, especially AWS

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 on-call support to ensure database service meets SLA/SLO requirements
Safely execute all database changes in compliance with release protocols, while addressing ad-hoc requests from cross-functional teams across global locations
Proactively optimize database performance, stability, security, and cost efficiency, including upstream/downstream application tuning
Review and implement database changes such as: Data updates, Index tuning, Parameter adjustments, Schema migrations, Capacity planning, Application-level enhancements
Drive database architecture evolution, including topology design, engine/feature adoption, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), consistency strategies, and upgrade planning
Enforce data governance and security policies, and support implementation of DB-related processes and enhancements
Continuously monitor and optimize database cost through data-driven analysis and industry best practices
Design, implement, and enhance monitoring and alerting systems to support both BAU operations and project initiatives
Build and maintain automation tools, services, and portals to improve operational efficiency and reliability
Own critical changes to production databases in collaboration with the Engineering team, offering guidance and ensuring seamless coordination while maintaining high Service Level Objective (99.99% uptime, etc.)
Adhere to all global DBA team conventions, processes, guidelines, priorities, cadences, tooling, etc., provide support for all requirements from the US side ENG (and other stakeholders), execute key projects, handle BAU tasks, be on-call, and bridge the gap between teams from different locations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Database AdministrationSQLProduction Database ManagementSLA ManagementChange ManagementOperations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What locations can I work from for this Sr. Database Administrator role?

The position is available in Chicago or Denver.

Is there a salary range listed for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities that show required skills for this role?

Key skills include providing 24/7 on-call support, executing database changes like schema migrations and index tuning, optimizing performance and security, driving architecture evolution for HA/DR, and enforcing data governance.

What is the team structure and reporting for this position?

The role reports to the Operations DBA Manager and involves collaboration with the Engineering team, adherence to global DBA team conventions, and bridging gaps between teams across different locations.

What makes a strong candidate for this DBA role?

A strong candidate owns critical production database changes, collaborates seamlessly with Engineering, maintains 99.99% uptime, gives and receives recommendations on environment design, follows global DBA processes, handles on-call duties, and executes projects proactively.

Comcast

Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company.

About Comcast

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$42.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from streaming services impacts Comcast's traditional cable TV business.

5G technology enables new competitors in the broadband market, threatening Comcast's market share.

Consumer scrutiny of data caps and pricing could lead to reputational damage.

Differentiation

Comcast's acquisition of Nitel enhances its managed services offerings in the enterprise sector.

Comcast's digital equity grants highlight its commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Comcast's involvement in rural broadband initiatives opens new markets and customer bases.

Upsides

Comcast's $150M investment in Rio Rancho boosts internet speed and connectivity.

Transform Wealth LLC's investment indicates confidence in Comcast's financial health.

Comcast's expansion efforts could lead to increased customer satisfaction and retention.

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