Senior Application Database Administrator (SQL Server)
Company Description
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description
The Senior Application Database Administrator plays a key role in designing, supporting, and improving cloud-based databases that power modern applications. This person partners closely with engineering, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure databases are reliable, scalable, secure, and optimized for performance. This is a hands-on role with strong technical leadership, where you will guide best practices and help teams build solutions that work well in cloud environments while supporting business-critical applications. You will report to the Software Development Agile Developer.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, performance, and reliability of cloud-based, application-facing databases Partner with engineering teams to build scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient database solutions Guide best practices for database design, schema changes, and performance tuning Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, leading root cause analysis when needed Implement standards, guardrails, and automation to improve database operations Mentor team members and support knowledge sharing across engineering and database communities Qualifications 7+ years of experience working with application databases or in DBA roles, including cloud environments Strong expertise in at least one relational database platform (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) Hands-on experience with cloud-managed database services and modern architectures Advanced skills in SQL performance tuning and troubleshooting Experience supporting production systems and making sound technical decisions independently Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams Additional Information Benefits/Perks: Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more. This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Analytics Schedule: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Apply To This Job