Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Architect

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.

DevOps, 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in DBA and/or Data Architecture roles.
• Experience supporting both Build and Run models.
• Experience in large, complex global organizations.

Technical Expertise

• Enterprise DB platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2).
• Deep expertise in data modeling (logical & physical), SQL optimization and performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS / Azure).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and IaC practices.

Business & Leadership Skills

• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions.
• Prominent experience engaging directly with business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional discussions and drive alignment.
• Strong communication skills across business leaders, technical teams, external partners.
• Influence design decisions and challenge requirements constructively.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community