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**Director, Database Administration** - Lead DBA team, driving strategic database initiatives to support global business strategies. Manage resilient, secure, scalable databases across Oracle, Postgres, Yugabyte, Aerospike, SQL Server, and SQL MI. Expertise needed in performance tuning, scripting, automation, team leadership, and hybrid cloud operations. Present to senior management, hiring, mentoring, and operationalizing solutions.
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Full Job Description
Job Description:
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
THE ROLE
Fidelity Investments Workplace Investing (WI) is actively seeking an experienced Director of Database Administration to lead a team of dedicated and experienced DBAs. The associate will help us drive strategic database initiatives in support of our business strategy both in the US and globally. This is a highly visible, dynamic role supporting critical platforms with a global, follow-the-sun operating model.
THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Director sets database strategy, drives operational excellence, and ensures resilient, secure, and scalable databases for Workplace Investing. The Director is accountable for team performance, production stability, lifecycle risk reduction, and delivery against long-term architecture and business goals.
THE EXPERTISE YOU BRING
Deep expertise in enterprise database operations across Oracle, Postgres, Yugabyte, Aerospike, SQL Server and SQL MI
Expertise and hands-on knowledge in Performance tuning, scripting and automation a strong plus
Strong leadership in TLM, including patching and end-of-life software management
Shown success running programs spanning multiple applications and customer groups
Ability to direct a team with 24x7 production support and active incident management
Knowledge and expertise in on-prem, cloud and hybrid DBA operations
THE SKILLS YOU BRING
Strong executive communication skills; regularly present strategy, risks, and progress to senior management
Demonstrated experience hiring, mentoring, and coaching junior DBAs
Ability to operationalize solutions and ideas into standard operating procedures (SOP)
THE TEAM
The WI DBA team is a diverse group of experienced DBA who support the databases of Workplace Investing. The group supports a large number of complex and critical databases serving a diverse set of businesses.
Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
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Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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