• Administer, monitor, and optimize Oracle and SQL Server environments • Perform application performance analysis, identifying bottlenecks between the application and the database • Perform end-to-end troubleshooting (application + database), including analysis of logs, queries and integrations • Support development teams in optimizing queries, stored procedures and data modeling • Ensure high availability, data integrity, and data security • Respond to critical incidents with fast and accurate diagnosis • Participate in continuous improvement, automation and environment evolution projects

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments • Administering and optimizing databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB • Managing mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and implementing scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments • Participate in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, performance tuning, and incident/change management • Collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams for database design and integration • Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts

Title: Snowflake Database Administrator Developer Location: Saint Louis United States Job categoryDigital Work modelHybrid Job Description: About the role As a Snowflake Database Administrator / Developer, you will make an impact by designing, managing, and optimizing scalable cloud data platforms that support complex analytics and business‑critical workloads. You will be a valued member of a cross‑functional data and engineering team and collaborate closely with data engineers, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and cost‑efficient data solutions. In this role, you will: - Design, build, and manage Snowflake database objects including databases, schemas, tables, views, materialized views, pipes, streams, and tasks. - Administer Snowflake account‑level configurations such as warehouses, resource monitors, network policies, integrations (storage and notification), and data sharing. - Implement and manage replication and failover groups; support data recovery using Time Travel and Fail‑safe. - Troubleshoot and resolve data loading, Snowpipe, connectivity, and performance issues using ODBC, JDBC, and Python connectors. - Manage user access and security using RBAC best practices, including administration of privileged roles (AccountAdmin, SysAdmin, SecurityAdmin). - Analyze workloads and optimize compute usage through multi‑cluster warehouses, scaling policies, and workload‑specific warehouse design. - Monitor and report on Snowflake credit usage and costs, identifying opportunities for performance and cost optimization. - Support CI/CD processes using GitLab and contribute to automated deployment pipelines. - Develop and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and ETL pipelines using Snowflake SQL, Python, and modern analytics tooling. - Partner with analytics and healthcare domain teams to deliver reliable, high‑quality data solutions. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on client or business needs. We will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered - 3+ years of hands‑on experience as a Snowflake DBA and/or Developer. - Strong experience administering Snowflake environments, including security, access control, and performance tuning. - Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and automation. - Experience designing and supporting ETL/data pipelines in cloud‑based data platforms. - Solid understanding of database design, data modeling, and large‑scale data management concepts. - Experience using version control and CI/CD tools such as GitLab. - Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. These will help you stand out - Experience working with dbt for data transformation and analytics engineering. - Knowledge of healthcare data, analytics, or regulated data environments. - Experience with cost optimization and usage monitoring in Snowflake. - Familiarity with Teradata or other enterprise data platforms. - Experience supporting large, complex, enterprise‑scale data ecosystems. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed-your transferable skills and unique experiences may be exactly what we're looking for. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 - $ 118,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: - Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance - Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off - 401(k) plan and contributions - Long-term/Short-term Disability - Paid Parental Leave - Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Role Description The Database Administrator manages and optimizes complex, production grade database environments that support GSA’s internal HR systems. This role leads high availability design, performance tuning, automation, and database modernization efforts while ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Manage and maintain complex HR database environments across on premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms. - Design and implement high availability, failover, and disaster recovery solutions. - Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization. - Develop automation scripts and procedures to streamline database operations. - Lead major database upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects. - Establish monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance strategies. - Mentor junior DBAs and act as a technical subject matter expert. - Coordinate with security teams on hardening, compliance, and data protection requirements. Qualifications - US Citizen - BA/BS + 5–8 years of DBA experience, or MS + 3–5 years. - Progressive experience managing and optimizing large, mission critical production databases. - Proven success administering complex database environments and leading major database initiatives. - Experience across diverse database platforms and architectures (on premise, cloud, hybrid). - Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, project oversight, or acting as a technical SME. Benefits - A company that lives its core values, prioritizing integrity, accountability, and excellence. - Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick Leave). - Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental). - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options for healthcare and dependent care. - Short Term & Long Term Disability Coverage. - Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Protection. - Employee Wellness Resources & Assistance Programs. - Financial Counseling Programs to support long term planning. - Commuter Benefits for work life ease. - 401(k) with 100% immediate employer matching.