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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead, Database Administrator > This ad is more than 30 days old and may be closed. - **Company:** Mastercard - **Location:** Baltimore County, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000 - $207,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Application Performance Management, Cyber Security, Databases, System Configuration, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Database Design, Database Development, Database Schema, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Redis, Release Management, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Data Storage Technologies, Sql Optimization, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Cassandra, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Database Replication, Database Backup, Jenkins - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c082c9645af8d891 ## About the Role * Proven experience as a Database Technical Lead, Database Architect, or Senior Database Administrator. * Strong hands-on experience with at least two of the following technologies: o PostgreSQL, Apache , Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis * Extensive experience administering databases in medium to large enterprise environments. * Strong expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting. * Advanced SQL skills and a solid understanding of database design concepts, including: * Extensive experience with database backup and recovery, replication technologies, data migration, and performance monitoring. * Experience configuring and maintaining clustered and distributed database environments. * Strong understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery architectures. * Strong knowledge of database architecture, data storage technologies, and data management principles. * Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Preferred Qualifications * Experience within the payments, banking, financial services, or credit card industry. * Enterprise database certifications for PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or other database technologies. * Experience with DevOps and automation tools. * Familiarity with IT Service Management and delivery frameworks, including: o ITIL, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Jenkins, Remedy * Experience supporting large-scale, highly available, mission-critical applications., * A hands-on technical leader with a passion for building and supporting highly scalable database platforms. * A collaborative team player who can work effectively across engineering, operations, and business teams. * A proactive problem solver with strong troubleshooting and decision-making abilities. * An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. * A professional with a positive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. ## Description The Database Services team is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing database infrastructure and software deployment capabilities that support global payment solutions. In this role, you will administer production, pre-production, UAT, and development database environments while contributing to the design and architecture of the database tier for our global payments platform. You will work closely with system engineers, application developers, and database administrators to ensure a robust, scalable, and high-performance database environment., * Lead database design, performance tuning, query optimization, and database operations. * Install, configure, administer, and support PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis, and other NoSQL database platforms. * Implement proactive monitoring and alerting strategies to identify and resolve issues before they impact application performance or customer experience. * Configure and manage database replication technologies, including multi-node clustered and distributed environments. * Perform database schema upgrades, testing, validation, and deployment activities. * Design, implement, and maintain highly available database architectures. * Maintain database security, including authentication, authorization, roles, privileges, and access controls. * Develop and maintain documentation, operational procedures, and best-practice guides for database deployment and maintenance. * Collaborate with development and support teams to participate in release management and change management processes, including the deployment of new features, patches, and upgrades. * Support capacity planning, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities. * Participate in incident management and production support activities for mission-critical systems. Given the nature of our global payments environment, occasional work outside standard business hours may be required to support production activities and minimize downtime. The role may also require occasional international travel for training and business purposes. Successful candidates must possess a valid passport and be eligible for travel to the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia., All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: * Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; * Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; * Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and * Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.