Lead Database Architect / Senior DBA (Locals only) (Okemos)

Job Title: Lead Database Architect / Senior DBA

Location: Okemos, MI

Duration: 6+ months contract

Pay Rate: $65/hour on W2 or $75/hour on C2C

NOTE - Need only locals. Also, client will not sponsor or transfer for this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Database Architect / Senior DBA to design, optimize, and guide enterprise-wide database solutions. This role will be responsible for driving database strategy, ensuring high performance and availability, and mentoring technical teams while supporting a modern, multi-database environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and recommend scalable, high-performance database architectures
• Evaluate and implement solutions to ensure high availability, reliability, and flexibility
• Develop and maintain database best practices, standards, and documentation
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues across environments
• Build and maintain automated processes for database maintenance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and define future database roadmap (buy vs. build)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, infrastructure, business)
• Manage relationships with database vendors and service providers
• Mentor DBA team members and technical leads

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of Database Administration experience

Hands-on experience with at least 3 of the following :

• Oracle
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL / MariaDB
• Snowflake
• MongoDB

Strong experience in:

• Database performance tuning and optimization
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Automation of database maintenance tasks
• Experience working in Windows Server and/or Unix/Linux environments
• Exposure to Cloud database technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in database architecture and solution design
• Prior experience in a lead or mentoring role
• Exposure to enterprise-scale, multi-database environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

GTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws