Sr Database Administrator

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Purpose:  Provide critical support to engineering teams in an R&D Setting.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and implementation of robust database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Oversee the management of data sources, including change data capture and data protection measures.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to optimize database performance and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align database solutions accordingly.
• Independently design and implement highly available and scalable database architectures.

Working in a hybrid setting in our Durham, NC is preferred but remote in the Eastern or Central Time zones will be considered.

Qualifications

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and 5 years experience, or equivalent
• MUST HAVE AWS RDS and Postgres experience and Advanced proficiency in SQL programming
• In-depth knowledge of database management systems and their architectures.
• Familiarity with advanced database concepts, including partitioning, indexing, and clustering
• Extensive experience in database administration, including expertise in database design, performance optimization, and scalability.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Oracle, Mongo, SQL Server preferred.
• Database migrations would be helpful

Additional Information

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

• We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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