Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator, QDI

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remote type

Onsite

locations

Redwood City

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR00001298

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable. You will manage PostgreSQLand other relational systems that support Java applications, work closely with Engineering and system administrators, and share in on-call support.

This role is fully in-office. It includes participation in an on-call rotation for production database support outside regular business hours.

Your tasks include

• Install, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
• Monitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times, using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.
• Design, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
• Collaborate with software developer, DevOps, and system administrators on schema design, deployments, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Java-basedapplications.
• Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python.
• Deploy and manage databases in Docker containers on Linux hosts.
• Provide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call operations role in rotation withother dba’s. Ensure that all operational responsibilities can be performed by otherteam members through standardization, automation, documentation and cross-training.

You profile

• 5+ years of working experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL. Proficiency with Docker and Linux.
• Experience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring DBMS such as SQL Server,Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven experience monitoring system health, optimizing queries, and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, andZabbix.
• Experience with data warehousing and offline instances for reporting and analytics.
• Experience with backups and disaster recovery planning, execution, and testing.
• Strong Unix system administration skills with attached storage and database sizing forhigh performance transactional instances
• Scripting skills in Bash or Python.
• Experience supporting Java applications and their database access patterns.
• Prior on-call support experience.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering and system administrators.

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of Apache Cassandra (a plus, not required).

The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

Bonus/Commission

Local benefits

Referral Program

Volunteer Day

Internal Academy (QIALearn)

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

About QIAGEN

At QIAGEN, our vision is clear: Making improvements in life possible.

This is reflected in our daily actions to help scientists, clinicians and professionals tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges – unlocking insights that advance science, improve healthcare and enhance lives.

To achieve this, we stay focused on one mission: to offer Sample to Insight solutions.

Our products and services turn complex biological samples into valuable answers. Whether it’s enabling a breakthrough discovery or improving patient outcomes, we help our customers move from data to insight, faster and with greater confidence.

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