Job Title: Database Administrator III
Location: Seattle, WA or Addison, TX
Duration: Contract - 11 months (potential contract-to-hire)
Pay Range: Seattle, WA: up to $71.66/hr (W2); Addison, TX: up to $68.32/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372891
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Database Administrator III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Oracle databases and NoSQL (Cassandra) and a proven ability to stabilize platform operations, diagnose issues, and deliver reliable data solutions. This role operates on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite starting day one. Target start date is June. Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities:
* Estimate work to deliver stories and requirements through the lifecycle.
* Design and develop solutions using multiple architectural components to meet client needs.
* Collaborate with development teams to validate data requirements and ensure accurate implementation of data architecture.
* Assemble large, complex data sets meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
* Build processes for data transformation, data structures, metadata, quality controls, dependencies, and workload management.
* Document and communicate information needed for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
* Adhere to delivery and release processes for code deployment and releases.
* Identify gaps in data management standards and partner with stakeholders to close them.
* Lead concept and experimentation testing and synthesize results to improve analytical solutions.
* Monitor key performance indicators and internal controls to maintain platform stability.
* Mentor junior engineers and coach on CI/CD practices and automation.
* Serve as a liaison between technology and business teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience in database engineering or administration.
* Strong Oracle database administration and engineering skills.
* Proficiency in troubleshooting and tuning SQL performance issues.
* Hands-on experience with Cassandra, CQL, and DataStax tools with solid understanding of core Cassandra concepts and troubleshooting.
* Experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication.
* Knowledge of IBM DataStage preferred; Autosys experience a plus.
* Familiarity with Agile and SDLC delivery models and data management best practices.
* Basic project management capabilities and strong documentation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and learning mindset.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience working in Agile teams and CI/CD pipelines.
* NDM (ConnectDirect) and OpenSSH familiarity.
Additional Details
* Hybrid schedule. Minimum three days onsite per week. Onsite day one.
* Start date targeted for June.
* Glider ID verification will apply. Max three candidate submissions per vendor.
* Candidates must not require current or future sponsorship.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
* Competitive compensation and benefits.
* Opportunities for growth with global clients.
* A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
* Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.