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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Masking, Data Retention, Data Security, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Performance Testing, Data Ingestion, Snowflake, Information Technology, Qlikview, Data Management, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.columbusjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3369516138&tx=YT1515TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field preferred * 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineering experience * 2+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake Cloud Data Platform * Strong proficiency in SQL, performance tuning and data modeling * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.) * Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools (DBT, ADF, etc.) ? Preferred: * SnowPro Core or SnowPro Advanced certification * Knowledge of Snowflake Cortex * Experience with SQL Server or Oracle * Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines (Terraform) * Knowledge of scripting language (Python, PowerShell, etc.) * Knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.) Soft Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Detailed-oriented and proactive in identifying performance and cost opportunities * Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment ## Description As the Database Administrator, you will plan, implement, monitor, and support Chipotle's production databases and preproduction that includes partnering with application teams to ensure the feasibility and supportability of database design. Additional preproduction responsibilities include support of development, quality assurance and performance testing. This position provides 7-day, 24-hour on-call coverage for production database systems and requires a strong understanding of the client area's functions as well as system and technology alternatives. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to lead a modern data platform, evolve legacy systems, and deliver observable, secure, and cost-effective data capabilities that power analytics and applications., This position will be based in our Columbus, OH office 4 days per week (with work from home on Friday). Remote work is not available for this role. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Manage and maintain database, schemas, roles and warehouses * Configure and optimize compute resources for performance and cost * Monitor storage utilization, query performance and system health * Automate administrative tasks using SQL, Python or scripting * Implement and maintain role-based access control and security policies * Collaborate with data engineers to deploy pipelines (DBT/ADF/SSIS) * Support data ingestion from cloud, APIs, and databases * Ensure efficient data loading, transformation and partitioning strategies * Analyze query execution plans and optimize workload for efficiency * Manage warehouse sizing and scaling for cost and performance balance * Manage data security, encryption and data masking within Snowflake * Implement disaster recovery, backup and data retention strategies * Partner with data engineers and analysts to support data projects * Troubleshoot issues with the database, schemas, and access * Provide guidance on Snowflake best practices * Implement Snowflake updates and stay current with new cloud technologies ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [JavaScript? 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