Database Administrator, Consultant

Responsibilities

Lead role in technical evolution of primary Children's databases. Directs the activity of multiple Database administrators, System Administrators and other technical resources supporting large scale enterprise relational databases. Architects highly reliable, high performance database processing environments. Diagnose and write expert level system and application code enabling required functionality for strategic advantage and database system efficiencies. Apply substantial depth of skill and experience in reviewing and recommending data modeling and database design. Effectively provide technical mentorship in all areas of database support for assigned technical resources. Aid development teams in comprehension and effectiveness of high performance coding techniques. Work directly with business and IT leaders in a senior level consultative role, ensuring best practices for database security, availability, recoverability and performance. Lead specialized work efforts and projects at an enterprise level. Act as IT liaison in database architecture areas with major software vendors.

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Requirements

Required Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree in IT related field, or technical school certificate/diploma; or equivalent work experience.
• At least fifteen (15) years of Information Technology experience in support of medium to large relational database applications, including at least three (3) years managing or supervising a technical team or large scale project management.
• Specific technology support roles with responsibility for producing structured, formal requirement specifications and documentation.
• At least ten (10) years of direct, mainstream relational database experience.
• Direct experience with any of the following: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle

Required Credentials:

• N/A.

Preferred:

• Experience with the following: Windows or Unix clustering/High Availability.
• Knowledge of third party software: ETL’s, monitoring and backup.
• Knowledge of and experience with Enterprise software packages such as Lawson, SharePoint, Exchange, etc.

Min to Max Annual Salary

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children’s website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children’s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

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