Principal DBA

• We offer a hybrid work environment. This position must sit near our Center of Excellence located in:

Irving, TX

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About the role:

Provide technical expertise in architect designing, managing and administering Databases in Cloud (AWS & Azure), on-prem and PowerBI. Develop the technical strategy and build Gartner’s database solutions using the next generation of data storage capabilities to keep up with business needs and will be part of automation efforts to enhance provisioning and operations of all types of datastores. 

What you will do:

• Ensure 24x7 availability with on-call support for critical database systems hosted on premise and on multiple clouds.
• Leading the architecture, design, development & testing processes and support of databases and other services.
• Driving and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Delivering high-quality, innovative and scalable technical solutions that make a tangible impact.
• Design, Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Driving automation by developing intuitive or simpler process designs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and interacting with global stakeholders.
• Constant process improvement thinking to reduce delivery time and develop innovative solutions.

What you will need:

• 10+ years’ experience in Database Operations with a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science/ Informational Technology preferred).
• Highly experienced with database platforms (i.e.MS SQL, Azure Synapse, My SQL, Postgres, AWS Aurora, Cosmos) to support high volume OLTP systems.
• Authoritative knowledge and Hands-on on PowerBI platforms (i.e. PBI Admin, PowerApps, Gateways) to support the Reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse systems and MPP database architecture desired
• Experience in architecture design and managing Databases in cloud and on-prem.
• Hands on experience with SQL and DB performance tuning and rapid problem troubleshooting/resolution
• Understanding and ability to work with IaC, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Aws Lambda, Azure Resource Manager etc.
• Skilled in scripting languages such as PowerShell, python.
• Good judgment, prompt decision-making ability, responsibility and accountability.
• Commitment to teamwork as a contributor.
• Ability to envision and create automation for provisioning and administration tasks.
• Document and maintain database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Relevant database/cloud certifications preferred.

Who you are:

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

• A hybrid work environment—enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
• Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match.
  And much more!

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