SENIOR DATABASE ARCHITECT- REMOTE

Compass Group
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Apr 10, 2025
Compass Technology Salary: $130,000-$150,000 + bonus eligible Who We Are Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. Compass Group is the leading foodservice management and support services company, with $26 billion in revenue in 2023. In 2023, Compass Group was named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers along Springbuk's Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (since 2019). Job Summary The Compass Platform Services Senior Database Architect - MySQL will be a highly experienced MySQL Database Architect with expertise in Performance Tuning, Database design and other DBA responsibilities. Job Responsibilities Create standards and recommend database features that can be leveraged for performance and scalability Proactively review databases and identify areas of improvement in current systems (optimization of views, stored procedures, indexes, fragmentation etc.) Work with application development teams to optimize slow performing queries Design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production, test/development, and QA database environments while ensuring high levels of data availability. Define database development standards and work with application development teams to plan implementation Review functional and maintenance jobs and recommend and drive for improvements Review database settings and work with System DBA to make sure the settings are optimal Work with System DBA and Architect on defining and standardizing security best practices Monitor and Audit databases regularly to maintain quality Engage with development teams on database design and review database changes to make sure they align with architecture standards Recommend efficient tooling for development, monitoring, and troubleshooting Create roadmap for database patching and upgrades and utilize new technology/features available with upcoming database versions Provide technical leadership to drive and ensure adoption/consistency of best practices across multiple teams Collaborate with Compass IT Security Architecture to ensure the Dev team follows standards and best practices Participate in Incident triages & on-call rotations. Job Qualifications Expertise in Performance Analysis & Tuning of MySQL databases Expertise in System & Dev DBA responsibilities of MySQL, and at least one more DB technology Expertise with AWS databases such as RDS/Aurora Experience in using database performance monitoring tools, those built in as well as other vendor tools, to analyze and isolate issues. Experience with backups, restores and recovery model. Bachelor's degree in computer science, or combination of education and experience A Minimum of 12 years of experience with relational database technologies is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills (English) Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. PREFERRED Well Versed in Windows and Linux operating systems PREFERRED Experience with administration of several of these databases: MySQL, Postgres, Aurora/RDS, Document DB, MongoDB Apply to Compass Group today! Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Compass Technology maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be p formed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:1415202 Compass Technology MARY DICKSON