Senior AWS Database Administrator

Rocket Mortgage, LLC

Job Overview

Location

Remote - Michigan

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Design and modify database structures to ensure optimal performance for both transactional integrity and analytical reporting across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL environments
• Perform advanced database maintenance including backups, restores, statistics updates, index optimization, and performance tuning to sustain system reliability
• Proactively monitor and optimize database performance across multi-cloud platforms to meet business-critical SLAs
• Design, implement, and manage Master Data Management (MDM) solutions to ensure data consistency and accuracy across enterprise systems
• Collaborate with data engineers to map production data to data warehouse solutions in alignment with MDM standards
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), system flow documents, and technical specifications for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Ensure system security and data integrity across all database environments through rigorous governance and compliance practices
• Partner with systems engineers to optimize AWS hardware and storage subsystems for database performance and scalability
• Develop, manage, and maintain robust disaster recovery and high availability plans to minimize downtime and data loss
• Work closely with Infosec and Security teams to enforce data compliance, retention policies, and security protocols
• Participate in data architectural design reviews with Technology and Data teams to align database strategies with enterprise goals
• Mentor and coach junior team members on database best practices, SQL optimization, and cloud-native database architecture
• Translate complex data models into clear, compelling presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Communicate fluently across technology and data domains to bridge gaps between engineering, analytics, and business teams
• Navigate complex, politically sensitive conversations to influence positive change without escalation
• Maintain a collaborative mindset focused on mentoring, team development, and cross-functional alignment

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 6+ years of hands-on SQL coding experience across AWS MySQL, Azure TSQL, and Databricks AnsiSQL
• 6+ years of experience in data modeling, ERD design, and database tuning for production write performance and reporting/auditing integrity
• Proven experience supporting data systems in both Technology and Data team environments
• Strong AWS cloud platform knowledge
• Advanced expertise in data modeling, ERD creation, and performance optimization balancing write speed and relational integrity

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus and incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid-time off
• Comprehensive health and well-being support for employees and their families
• Eligibility for other employment-related benefits detailed on Rocket Mortgage’s careers site

Skills & Technologies

MySQL

AWS

Azure

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Rocket Mortgage, LLC

Rocket Mortgage, LLC, formerly operating as Quicken Loans, is a Detroit-based residential mortgage lender. Founded in 1985, it provides home purchase, refinance and home-equity loans through a fully digital application, underwriting and closing process. The company serves clients in all 50 U.S. states via its Rocket Mortgage online platform and a network of loan officers, and it is the nation’s largest retail mortgage originator by volume.

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