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Principal Database Administrator

Fidelity

Location

Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 99.8%·Filings 1,603·New hires 169·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

This position involves implementing and supporting financial database technology assets in an AWS Cloud environment. The role focuses on managing Oracle database administration and replication technologies, while driving technology product lifecycle management. The candidate will automate processes using Python and AWS technologies, ensuring performance tuning and network integrity. Additionally, the role includes mentoring junior database administrators and advising senior leadership on database technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field and five years of experience as a Principal Database Administrator.
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field and three years of experience as a Principal Database Administrator.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing mission-critical database infrastructure solutions.
  • Experience providing production and non-production technical database support in an integrated asset management trading environment.
  • Knowledge of evaluating, testing, and certifying database product features and implementing fine-grained database access.

Responsibilities

  • Triages complex technical problems to restore services and prevent recurring incidents.
  • Modifies existing databases and collaborates with programmers and analysts to implement changes.
  • Documents designing, operational procedures, and standards for complex databases.
  • Provides database production support for enterprise critical applications.
  • Tests and implements new design features for general use.
  • Defines and implements standards for database design and performance.
  • Designs, evaluates, and executes complex database performance and functionality testing.
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects.
  • Provides technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains policies and procedures to minimize future incidents.

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

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