Senior AWS Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-06-14
-
IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing
As a Senior AWS Database Administrator, you'll ensure the databases that support our technology systems are designed and performing as needed while providing the necessary data to the appropriate team members. You'll be a strategic technical partner who bridges our Technology and Data teams, driving database excellence across both environments.
AboutThe Role
- Create and modify database structures, ensuring optimal design for both transactional integrity and analytical reporting
- Perform advanced database maintenance tasks, including backups/restores, statistics updates, index optimization, and performance tuning
- Proactively monitor and optimize database performance across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments
- Design, implement, and manage Master Data Management (MDM) solutions that ensure data consistency across systems
- Collaborate with data engineers to map production data to data warehouse solutions with MDM standards
- Develop and maintain comprehensive Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), system flow documents, and technical specifications for leadership and cross-functional teams
- Maintain system security and data integrity across all data environments
- Partner with systems engineers to optimize hardware and storage subsystems for AWS
- Develop, manage, and maintain robust disaster recovery and high availability plans
- Collaborate with Infosec and Security teams on data compliance, security, and retention
- Participate in data architectural design reviews with both Technology and Data teams
- Mentor and coach team members on database best practices
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- 6+ years of hands‑on SQL coding experience across multiple platforms (AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, Databricks AnsiSQL)
- 6+ years of experience in data modeling, ERD design, and database tuning for both production write performance and reporting/auditing integrity
- Proven experience supporting data systems in both Technology and Data team environments
- Strong AWS cloud platform knowledge
- Demonstrated success creating or managing Master Data Management (MDM) solutions
- Hands‑on experience with Databricks (AWS and/or Azure)
- Experience with AWS data orchestration or equivalent ETL tools
- Very strong AWS experience with demonstrated ability to architect and optimize database solutions
- Proficiency across multiple SQL dialects and database platforms
- Advanced expertise in data modeling, ERD creation, and performance optimization for competing priorities (write speed vs. relational integrity)
- Hands‑on experience with Databricks platforms
- Exceptional ability to create and manage ERDs, system flow documents, process flow documents, and technical specifications
- Skilled at translating complex data models into clear, compelling presentations for leadership and stakeholders
- Fluent in both data and technology languages, comfortable communicating with individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders
- Highly approachable with the ability to build strong relationships across all business areas, particularly within Technology and Data teams
- Skilled at navigating complex, politically sensitive conversations and influencing positive change without escalation
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to mentoring and developing team members
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well‑being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind.
Simply put:
We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
Headquartered in Detroit, Rocket Loans was established to create the most simple, rocket fast personal loan process. We assembled a top‑notch team of individuals combining new, passionate team members with some of the best…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).