Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Architect

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Architect is responsible for end-to-end data and database lifecycle ownership, spanning data architecture, application development support (Build), and operational support (Run). A critical success factor for this role is the ability to act as a business-facing technical leader, bridging business stakeholders, application teams, and Enterprise Architecture. Operating within Stellantis’ product-oriented DevOps model, the DBA ensures that data is designed, managed, and operated as a strategic asset—driving performance, scalability, and business value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum 5 years in DBA and/or Data Architecture roles
Experience supporting both Build and Run models
Experience in large, complex global organizations
Enterprise DB platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
Deep expertise in data modeling (logical & physical)
Deep expertise in SQL optimization and performance tuning
Deep expertise in high availability and disaster recovery architectures
Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS / Azure)
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and IaC practices
Strong ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions
Proven experience engaging directly with business stakeholders
Ability to lead cross-functional discussions and drive alignment
Strong communication skills across business leaders, technical teams, and external partners
Ability to influence design decisions and challenge requirements constructively

Responsibilities

Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams for all data-related topics
Translate business requirements into scalable data models and database designs
Provide consultative guidance to business and product owners on data structure and data flow design, performance and scalability implications, and data governance and compliance requirements
Lead discussions to align business processes, data architecture, and application design
Drive data-driven decision support, ensuring solutions meet business outcomes and KPIs
Bridge gaps across Business → Application (requirements clarity), Application → Architecture (design compliance), and Architecture → Operations (run feasibility and sustainability)
Define and maintain logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise and business requirements
Design scalable, high-performance data architectures across cloud and on-prem platforms
Establish and enforce data standards and naming conventions, and data lifecycle management (retention, archival, purging)
Define data flows, integrations, and dependencies across applications
Align all designs with Stellantis Enterprise Architecture and governance frameworks
Support data platform modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
Design, build, and deploy database objects (tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, triggers)
Partner with application teams on data modeling and schema design, and SQL optimization and performance tuning
Develop and deploy database code aligned to SDLC and governance standards
Participate in design reviews and architecture governance processes
Support data migration, environment setup, and release deployments
Provide 24x7 operational database support including monitoring and incident management
Own and resolve critical database incidents, ensuring minimal business impact
Execute patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery validation activities
Continuously optimize performance, availability, and reliability
Maintain runbooks, automation scripts, and operational procedures
Enable integration of database changes into CI/CD pipelines
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning
Support observability, monitoring, and automation frameworks
Align with cloud platform standards (AWS / Azure)
Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory policies
Define and enforce backup/recovery strategies and access controls and data security
Support audit readiness, vulnerability remediation, and risk management
Act as DBA and Data Architecture SME across product teams
Collaborate with business stakeholders and product owners, application development teams, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure and cloud teams, and strategic partners
Support incident, problem, and change management processes