The Senior Database Administrator position at Columbia Sportswear involves overseeing enterprise-wide database operations, including design, maintenance, and optimization of SQL Server databases. The role requires collaboration with global teams and a strong technical background in database management, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server
Job Summary
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the full lifecycle of database environments including design, maintenance, and performance tuning across enterprise systems.
This role ensures high availability and optimal response times by proactively identifying tuning opportunities and managing complex database issues like locking and resource contention.
Based in the India Global Capability Center, the position partners closely with global teams to execute Columbia Sportswear's database strategy while adhering to strict SLAs.
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The Senior Database Administrator position at Columbia Sportswear involves overseeing enterprise-wide database operations, including design, maintenance, and optimization of SQL Server databases. The role requires collaboration with global teams and a strong technical background in database management, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Microsoft SQL Server administration
Performance tuning and optimization
High availability and disaster recovery
Backup and restore strategies
Root cause analysis for incidents
Nice-to-have
Cloud-hosted SQL Server environments
PowerShell scripting for automation
Experience with ETL tools SSIS
Monitoring tools SolarWinds SQL Sentry
Atlassian JIRA and Confluence usage
Key Requirements
5-10 years hands-on experience as a Database Administrator
Strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server expertise
Ability to troubleshoot complex mission-critical issues independently