Database Admin API Developer

1 Month ago • 4-7 Years • Administrative • $148,000 PA - $287,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA's Silicon Solutions Group seeks a Database Administrator (DBA) and API Developer to architect and lead databases for a system-level automation team. Responsibilities include the entire database development lifecycle: planning, design, optimization, maintenance, debugging, and crafting APIs using Python. The role requires collaborating with developers and other teams, conducting performance audits, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing SQL queries, implementing indexing strategies, and ensuring database scalability. Problem-solving and staying current with database technologies are crucial. This position supports multiple critical large-scale automation initiatives.
Must have:
  • 4+ years DBA experience
  • 3+ years Python API development
  • PostgreSQL proficiency
  • SQL and database design expertise
  • Database backup/recovery knowledge
Good to have:
  • Experience with cloud-based databases (AWS)
  • FastAPI experience
  • Data warehousing knowledge
  • ORM technologies (e.g., SQLAlchemy)
  • AI development experience
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

NVIDIA's Silicon Solutions Group is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to architect and lead several databases for a system-level automation team. The solutions developed will support multiple critical large-scale automation initiatives. You will be responsible for the entire database development life cycle in this role. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with hands-on experience to drive all database planning, design, optimization, maintenance, and debugging aspects. In addition, the candidate will need API development experience and will help to build an API using Python for each crafted database. This position requires collaboration with developers and other teams across the organization. At NVIDIA, we strive for excellence, encourage innovation, and provide opportunities to explore new ways to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable database structures and schemas

  • Craft various APIs to talk to each database

  • Conduct regular design performance audits and profiling

  • Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies

  • Tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for optimal performance

  • Develop and implement database indexing strategies

  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application-database interactions

  • Conduct analysis on scalability and planning for growth

  • Root cause and resolve database-related problems, implementing effective solutions

  • Coordinate with IT project managers, developers, and other team members

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and industry standards

What We Need to See:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

  • 4+ years of Database Administrator experience

  • 3+ years of API development with Python

  • Strong proficiency in major RDBMS platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL)

  • Detailed comprehension of SQL and database design principles

  • Experience with database backup, recovery, and security procedures

  • Familiarity with operating systems and server hardware

  • Motivated self-starter with strong analytical and debug skills

  • Ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Experience with PostgreSQL & cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS)

  • Experience with API development, using FastAPI

  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and business intelligence tools

  • Expertise in ORM technologies; familiarity with Python-based ORMs (e.g., Django ORM, SQLAlchemy, etc.) a plus

  • AI development experience (e.g., Cursor, Copilot)

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers in the technology field. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

#LI-Hybrid

The base salary range is 148,000 USD - 287,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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