Database Administrator III - Hybrid 3x

Database Administrator III Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) Role Overview The Database Administrator III will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining emerging distributed database platforms on Linux/UNIX environments . This role supports multiple application teams by ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of database systems across development, performance, and production environments. Core Skills & Experience Operating Systems & Scripting 5+ years of UNIX/Linux experience Advanced knowledge of: Shell scripting Exposure to Python scripting (preferred) Database Technologies 3+ years of experience with: NoSQL / Distributed databases Hands-on experience or familiarity with: Cassandra SingleStore CockroachDB Redis TigerGraph Cluster & Distributed Systems Expertise Deep understanding of: Cluster management Adding/removing nodes Replication strategies Consistency tuning Multi-data center (multi-DC) configurations Experience building and maintaining fully functional database clusters Cloud, Containers & Platforms Experience with: Red Hat OpenShift Linux-based container platforms DevOps & Automation Familiarity with DevOps tools such as: BladeLogic Ansible Experience supporting automation and infrastructure operations Operations & Production Support Experience managing: Development, performance, and production environments Strong background in: Production support High-volume, enterprise-scale environments Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain distributed database systems Manage and optimize database clusters Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability Support multiple environments (dev, test, prod) Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams Implement best practices for database operations and automation Core Competencies Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Ability to work across teams with varying technical expertise