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From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we'vegrown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’realways striving to identifytalented individuals to join our exceptional teams.\nWe have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we'rejust getting started. If you'resomeone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.\nAt QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.\nJoin us, grow with us, and together, let'sshape the future of biological discovery.\n\nAbout the opportunity\nWe are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable. You will manage PostgreSQLand other relational systems that support Java applications, work closely with Engineering and system administrators, and share in on-call support.\nThis role is fully in-office. It includes participation in an on-call rotation for production database support outside regular business hours.\nYour tasks include\nInstall, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.\nMonitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times, using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.\nDesign, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.\nCollaborate with software developer, DevOps, and system administrators on schema design, deployments, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Java-basedapplications.\nAutomate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python.\nDeploy and manage databases in Docker containers on Linux hosts.\nProvide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call operations role in rotation withother dba’s. Ensure that all operational responsibilities can be performed by otherteam members through standardization, automation, documentation and cross-training.\nYou profile\n5+ years of working experience as a Database Administrator.\nStrong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL. Proficiency with Docker and Linux.\nExperience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring DBMS such as SQL Server,Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.\nProven experience monitoring system health, optimizing queries, and resolving performance bottlenecks.\nExperience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, andZabbix.\nExperience with data warehousing and offline instances for reporting and analytics.\nExperience with backups and disaster recovery planning, execution, and testing.\nStrong Unix system administration skills with attached storage and database sizing forhigh performance transactional instances\nScripting skills in Bash or Python.\nExperience supporting Java applications and their database access patterns.\nPrior on-call support experience.\nExperience collaborating with Engineering and system administrators. \nPreferred qualifications\nWorking knowledge of Apache Cassandra (a plus, not required).\nThe estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.\nWhat we offer\nBonus/Commission\n\nLocal benefits\n\nReferral Program\n\nVolunteer Day\n\nInternal Academy (QIALearn)\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nHybrid work (conditional to your role)\n\nOur people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.\nQIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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