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Senior Data Platform Administrator
AutoNation
Remote, USA
Full-time
Senior · 6+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 1 weeks ago
SQL ServerPowerShellPythonHVRAWS DMSMeltano
Role Overview
This position is for a senior individual contributor who owns reliability and operational standards across the full database platform: SQL Server (on-prem), Azure SQL, AWS Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL, RDS, DynamoDB, the Snowflake operational layer, and the Delphix data virtualization platform.
This role leads complex migration and modernization projects, defines best practices for the team, mentors mid-level administrators, and serves as a primary technical decision-maker on platform architecture.
The role partners directly with Senior Data Solutions Engineers, the Data Solutions Architect, application engineering leadership, and DevOps.
Key Skills for This Role
SQL ServerPowerShellPythonHVRAWS DMSMeltano
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Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
- Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
- AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
- AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Requirements
- 6+ years of database administration experience across multiple platforms with significant time at the senior individual contributor level.
- Expert-level SQL Server engineering: FCI, Always-On Availability Groups, Extended Events, Query Store, advanced performance tuning, In-Memory OLTP, Resource Governor.
- Strong multi-engine experience: SQL Server plus at least two cloud-native databases (Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or DynamoDB) in production.
- Proven track record leading database migration or modernization initiatives at production scale (10TB+ preferred).
- Deep performance tuning skills across OLTP and operational analytics workloads including execution plan internals, storage engine behavior, and concurrency control.
- Operational expertise with Snowflake including warehouse architecture, RBAC design, and cost governance.
- Hands-on expertise with Delphix at architectural depth.
- Operational expertise with the legacy MS BI stack: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (Tabular and Multidimensional), SSMDS.
- Production experience with replication and CDC: HVR, AWS DMS, Meltano, or SQL Server native replication.
- Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell and Python.
- Working knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC for database resource provisioning.
- Demonstrated mentorship and standards-setting at a team level.
- Working knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks: SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to influence architecture direction and cross-team engineering strategy.
About AutoNation
Auto Dealers & Vehicle Retail24800 employeesFounded 1996
America's largest automotive retailer offering vehicle sales and service.
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