Qiagen

Senior Database Administrator, QDI

Redwood City

Actively hiring, first seen by us 2 days ago

Pay: $180,000–210,000/year · BaseAnnual period assumed. Location-specific pay — pay source
Working knowledge of Apache Cassandra (a plus, not required). The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits. What we offer
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We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable. You will manage PostgreSQLand other relational systems that support Java applications, work closely with Engineering and system administrators, and share in on-call support. This role is fully in-office. It includes participation in an on-call rotation for production database support outside regular business hours. Your tasks include
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Employer’s visa record: 5 H-1B petitions approved in fiscal 2024 and 2025For the employer as a whole. This posting doesn’t say whether the role is sponsored. US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

What you’ll work on

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Install, upgrade and configure DBMS such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL
Monitor system health, optimize queries and resolve performance bottlenecks
Design, implement and regularly test backup and disaster recovery strategies
Automate routine administration tasks using Bash or Python
Provide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call rotation

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Install, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

Monitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times

Design, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.

Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python.

Provide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call operations role in rotation withother dba’s.

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL
Proficiency with Docker and Linux
Strong Unix system administration skills, including storage and database sizing
Scripting skills in Bash or Python

Qualification wording

Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL.

Proficiency with Docker and Linux.

Strong Unix system administration skills with attached storage and database sizing forhigh performance transactional instances

Scripting skills in Bash or Python.

Benefits in the posting

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Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Employee Assistance Program

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About Qiagen

We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable.

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Actively hiringFirst seen by us 2 days ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.

Status in our records: Live
First seen by us: Nov 11, 20262 days ago
Recorded sightings: 3
Last seen by us: Nov 13, 2026
Employer says posted: Oct 16, 2026

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- Collaborate with software developer, DevOps, and system administrators on schema design, deployments, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Java-basedapplications. - Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python. - Deploy and manage databases in Docker containers on Linux hosts.

- Strong Unix system administration skills with attached storage and database sizing forhigh performance transactional instances - Scripting skills in Bash or Python. - Experience supporting Java applications and their database access patterns.

About the opportunity We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable. You will manage PostgreSQLand other relational systems that support Java applications, work closely with Engineering and system administrators, and share in on-call support. This role is fully in-office. It includes participation in an on-call rotation for production database support outside regular business hours.

- Design, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies. - Collaborate with software developer, DevOps, and system administrators on schema design, deployments, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Java-basedapplications. - Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python.

- Scripting skills in Bash or Python. - Experience supporting Java applications and their database access patterns. - Prior on-call support experience.

Your tasks include - Install, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL. - Monitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times, using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.

- Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL. Proficiency with Docker and Linux. - Experience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring DBMS such as SQL Server,Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. - Proven experience monitoring system health, optimizing queries, and resolving performance bottlenecks.

- Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python. - Deploy and manage databases in Docker containers on Linux hosts. - Provide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call operations role in rotation withother dba’s. Ensure that all operational responsibilities can be performed by otherteam members through standardization, automation, documentation and cross-training.

- 5+ years of working experience as a Database Administrator. - Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL. Proficiency with Docker and Linux. - Experience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring DBMS such as SQL Server,Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

- Install, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL. - Monitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times, using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix. - Design, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.

- Proven experience monitoring system health, optimizing queries, and resolving performance bottlenecks. - Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, andZabbix. - Experience with data warehousing and offline instances for reporting and analytics.

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Overview 

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience tokeep our database platforms fast, secure, and recoverable. You will manage PostgreSQLand other relational systems that support Java applications, work closely with Engineering and system administrators, and share in on-call support.

This role is fully in-office. It includes participation in an on-call rotation for production database support outside regular business hours.

Your tasks include

Install, upgrade, and configure database management systems (DBMS), includingPostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
Monitor system health, run query optimization, and resolve bottlenecks to maintain fast response times, using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Zabbix.
Design, implement, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
Collaborate with software developer, DevOps, and system administrators on schema design, deployments, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for Java-basedapplications.
Automate routine administration and maintenance tasks using Bash or Python.
Deploy and manage databases in Docker containers on Linux hosts.
Provide multi-tier database support in a 24x7 on-call operations role in rotation withother dba’s. Ensure that all operational responsibilities can be performed by otherteam members through standardization, automation, documentation and cross-training.

You profile

5+ years of working experience as a Database Administrator.
Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL. Proficiency with Docker and Linux.
Experience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring DBMS such as SQL Server,Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Proven experience monitoring system health, optimizing queries, and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, andZabbix.
Experience with data warehousing and offline instances for reporting and analytics.
Experience with backups and disaster recovery planning, execution, and testing.
Strong Unix system administration skills with attached storage and database sizing forhigh performance transactional instances
Scripting skills in Bash or Python.
Experience supporting Java applications and their database access patterns.
Prior on-call support experience.
Experience collaborating with Engineering and system administrators.

Preferred qualifications

Working knowledge of Apache Cassandra (a plus, not required).

The estimated base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer 

Bonus/Commission

Local benefits

Referral Program

Volunteer Day

Internal Academy (QIALearn)

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.  

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability. 

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