Stanford University · 6 hours ago
Database Administrator 2
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expStanford University is seeking a Database Administrator 2 to design, implement, and support hybrid and cloud-based middleware and database infrastructure for enterprise applications. The role involves managing on-premises and cloud environments, optimizing databases, and providing 24/7 production support for critical systems.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support hybrid and cloud-based middleware and database infrastructure for secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise applications
Manage on-premises and cloud environments (AWS/Oracle Cloud), focusing on middleware platforms such as WebLogic, Apache/Tomcat, Oracle Fusion Middleware, and SOA Suite
Lead modernization of legacy applications by migrating to AWS EC2/ECS environments using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Support the transition to cloud-native platforms, enhancing system agility and maintainability
Administer and optimize relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), covering performance tuning, schema design, backup/recovery, and security hardening
Ensure compliance with institutional data governance and security requirements
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab
Automate application deployment, monitoring, and patch management workflows using scripting languages like Python and Shell to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
Provide 24/7 production support for mission-critical systems, including troubleshooting JVM and OS-level issues, root cause analysis, and maintaining SLAs for uptime and performance
Design and enforce disaster recovery strategies and failover mechanisms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, researchers, DevOps engineers) to implement scalable, secure solutions aligned with academic and operational goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field and 8 years of experience as application administrator, database administrator or related occupation in application & database administration, or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field and 6 years of experience
Must possess eight years' experience with a Bachelor's or six years' experience with a Master's in each of the following: Deploy and support middleware stacks (WebLogic, Apache, Oracle SOA Suite) in AWS and Oracle Cloud environments with a focus on availability, security, and scalability
Migrate legacy systems to cloud-native containers using Docker, Kubernetes, and modern orchestration tools
Design and maintain AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) to streamline deployments, monitoring, and patching processes
Manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases with experience in tuning, backups, schema changes, and security hardening
Build Python and Shell scripts to automate routine operations, deployment tasks, and system monitoring
Analyze system and application performance; implement fixes to reduce latency and improve throughput
Remediate vulnerabilities and enforce secure configurations across applications, middleware, and databases
Must possess experience providing 24/7 support for mission-critical apps, diagnose infrastructure issues, and maintaining high availability and performance SLAs
Benefits
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Company
Stanford University
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.52MKey Investors
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2025-09-08Grant
2025-01-30Grant· $5.6M
2023-08-17Grant
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Co-founder and Senior Designer, Designing for Social Systems (DSS) Program, d.school
Howard Wolf
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