Database Administrator Lead

Description

About FedEx Dataworks:   

Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges. 

We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by: 

• Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems 
• Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight 
• Building and iterating on solutions that generate value 
• Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance 

At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.

Job Description

Provides leadership in the design solutions, implementation, and maintenance of databases. Performs root cause analysis, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of multiple, large development projects. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Serves as team lead liaison between business customers, development and support groups. Coaches the development of less senior DBAs. Ensures deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years of work experience in information technology or engineering environment. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree in in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of work experience in information technology or engineering environment in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience. The position requires experience with: Advanced Cloud/Teradata Vantage Database Optimization and Performance Tuning. Advanced Cloud/Teradata Vantage SQL (for Applications/Reporting). Advanced (Shell/PowerShell/Python) Scripting for Automation. Advanced Data Security and Compliance. Advanced Database Management. Advanced Cloud Data Platform Design/Development. Advanced Data Engineering. Advanced Analytics/Reporting Design/Development. A related advanced degree may offset the experience requirements. Position can telecommute from home from any location in the U.S. *Employer will accept one (1) year of directly related experience in lieu of one (1) year of education. * 

FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.