What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Database Administrator (Remote Opportunity) position at Hyatt?
Organization- Hyatt Corporate Office
Summary
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Database Administrator to join our Corporate Information Technology department, where you will join a team of six professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Hyatt System Operations and Application teams, where you will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company . You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care For Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits, which include:
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
This individual functions as a Senior Database Administrator responsible for supporting Hyatt’s central database systems. As a database administrator, they are required to have strong knowledge around multiple DBMS within the database technologies of (Informix (Preferred), DB2, MongoDB, PostgreSQL (Preferred)). In addition, a Senior Database Administrator will be expected to have working knowledge of the required assigned Hyatt database technologies to provide all levels of support.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions Of The Senior Database Administrator
Experience Required:
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
Summary
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Database Administrator to join our Corporate Information Technology department, where you will join a team of six professionals who love what they do. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Hyatt System Operations and Application teams, where you will be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company . You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care For Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits, which include:
- Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
- Flexible work schedule
- Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
- A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
- Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
This individual functions as a Senior Database Administrator responsible for supporting Hyatt’s central database systems. As a database administrator, they are required to have strong knowledge around multiple DBMS within the database technologies of (Informix (Preferred), DB2, MongoDB, PostgreSQL (Preferred)). In addition, a Senior Database Administrator will be expected to have working knowledge of the required assigned Hyatt database technologies to provide all levels of support.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions Of The Senior Database Administrator
- Maintain and manage critical database systems – a subject matter expert in at least two key DBMS technologies
- Provide rigor and process for continuous documentation of existing and new database deployments
- Participate with other business units and project managers to provide database support.
- Act as a critical single point of contact for all assigned projects.
- Operate independently on net new and existing database build-outs and projects.
- Exhibit initiative and self-motivation to move the database infrastructure forward.
- Responsible for ensuring complete coverage in documentation and deployment of database monitoring.
Experience Required:
- Installation/Configuration/Upgrading of Informix (Preferred), DB2, MongoDB & PostgreSQL (Preferred)
- Perform Database Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- Standard & Advanced Backup & Recovery Experience
- Knowledge of Database Connection Managers & Clustering Features
- Complete Standard Database Requests (Clone Databases, Execute DDL, User Access, Data Manipulation, SQL Enhancement, etc.)
- Perform Application Releases per Requirements
- Support Application Teams with. Performance Tuning and Database Configuration Issues
- Linux OS/Scripting Knowledge
- Participate in the Weekly On-Call Rotation
- Effective Communication Skills
- 5 years of database administration experience
- Experience with two DBMS (Informix/DB2/MongoDB/PostgreSQL)
- College degree or equivalent work experience
- Certifications in Database/OS Administration
- Working knowledge of Networking
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000