Senior Database Administrator
SkydanceConnecticut, United States • New York, New York, United States • New Jersey, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
135000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences.
Job Description
Skydance Animation is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, maintain, and advance database systems and services. The ideal candidate will work across the organization as a champion of DBA services and best practices.
Requirements
- 8+ years installing and maintaining one or more of the following RDBMS: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, Mongo
- 8+ years managing database schemas
- Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
- Experience with IaC and managing databases within common cloud providers and use of related services like AWS’s RDS or SQL Server in Microsoft Azure
- Knowledge of Power BI, a plus
- Proficiency in Postgres - Administration, Performance and Tuning
- Understanding and ability to work with CI/CD Pipelines
- Linux/Unix knowledge
- Skilled in scripting languages such as shell, python, a plus
- Experience in Media and Entertainment, VFX, or Animation Industry, a plus
- Spanish language skills, a plus
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including strong technical writing and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
