Experian
data and technology
SeniorApplicationDatabaseAdministrator(SQLServer)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.
“Senior Application Database Administrator (SQL Server) at Experian. Skills: SQL Server, cloud databases, performance tuning. Lead database design. Lead database performance”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure databases are reliable; ensure databases are scalable; ensure databases are secure; ensure databases are optimized for performance
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience working with application databases or in DBA roles, expertise in at least one relational database platform, Hands-on experience with cloud-managed database services, Advanced skills in SQL performance tuning and troubleshooting, Experience supporting production systems, making sound technical decisions independently
Nice to Have
cloud environments, modern architectures, collaboration and communication skills
What You'll Do.
Lead database performance
Lead database reliability
Partner with engineering teams
build scalable database solutions
build resilient database solutions
build cost-efficient database solutions
Guide database design best practices
Guide schema changes best practices
Guide performance tuning best practices
Troubleshoot production issues
resolve production issues
support knowledge sharing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with engineering, DevOps, and platform teams; work across diverse teams
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full Job Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries. 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 independentl
Applying for this Senior Application Database Administrator (SQL Server) role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on SmartRecruiters
- SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
- Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
- Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Experian?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.