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Database Administrator (DBA) ​/ Data Architect

Job in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48326, USA
Listing for: Stellantis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineering, Information Security & Data Protection, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Architect is responsible for end-to-end data and database lifecycle ownership, spanning data architecture, application development support (Build), and operational support (Run).

A critical success factor for this role is the ability to act as a business-facing technical leader, bridging:

  • Business stakeholders (process, data needs, outcomes)
  • Application teams (design, build, integration)
  • Enterprise Architecture (standards, governance, strategy)

Operating within Stellantis’ product-oriented Dev Ops model, the DBA ensures that data is designed, managed, and operated as a strategic asset—driving performance, scalability, and business value.

Key Responsibilities:

Business-Facing Data Leadership

  • Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams for all data-related topics
  • Translate business requirements into scalable data models and database designs
  • Provide consultative guidance to business and product owners on:
    • Data structure and data flow design
    • Performance and scalability implications
    • Data governance and compliance requirements
  • Lead discussions to align business processes, data architecture, and application design
  • Drive data-driven decision support, ensuring solutions meet business outcomes and KPIs
  • Bridge gaps across:
    • Business → Application (requirements clarity)
    • Application → Architecture (design compliance)
    • Architecture → Operations (run feasibility and sustainability)

Data Architecture & Design

  • Define and maintain logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise and business requirements
  • Design scalable, high-performance data architectures across cloud and on-prem platforms
  • Establish and enforce:
    • Data standards and naming conventions
    • Data lifecycle management (retention, archival, purging)
  • Define data flows, integrations, and dependencies across applications
  • Align all designs with Stellantis Enterprise Architecture and governance frameworks
  • Support data platform modernization and cloud transformation initiatives

Build

  • Design, build, and deploy database objects (tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, triggers)
  • Partner with application teams on:
    • Data modeling and schema design
    • SQL optimization and performance tuning
  • Develop and deploy database code aligned to SDLC and governance standards
  • Participate in design reviews and architecture governance processes
  • Support data migration, environment setup, and release deployments

Run

  • Provide 24x7 operational database support including monitoring and incident management
  • Own and resolve critical database incidents, ensuring minimal business impact
  • Execute patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery validation activities
  • Continuously optimize performance, availability, and reliability
  • Maintain runbooks, automation scripts, and operational procedures

Dev Ops, Automation & Platform Integration

  • Enable integration of database changes into CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning
  • Support observability, monitoring, and automation frameworks
  • Align with cloud platform standards (AWS / Azure)

Governance, Security & Data Management

  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory policies
  • Define and enforce:
    • Backup/recovery strategies
    • Access controls and data security
  • Support audit readiness, vulnerability remediation, and risk management

Stakeholder & Product Team Collaboration

  • Act as DBA and Data Architecture SME across product teams
  • Collaborate with:
    • Business stakeholders and product owners
    • Application development teams
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Infrastructure and cloud teams
    • Strategic partners
  • Support incident, problem, and change management processes

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement…

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