Teradata Architect / DBA, NC / Plano, TX

Location(s) : Charlotte, NC / Plano, TX (Local / Nearby Candidates Preferred)

Employment Type : W2 Only (Open to all Visa Types)

Primary Skills Required

Teradata Version : 17.20 or higher

Database Management : Teradata DBA, Cloud Security

Scripting & Utilities : SQL, TPT, BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPump

Migration Experience : Teradata to Cloud, including Snowflake or Databricks

Teradata Advanced Tools : NOS, QueryGrid, Clearscape Analytics

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Roadmap Development

Evaluate new and existing Teradata platform features.

Define architectural strategies and integration patterns.

Lead roadmap planning for upgrades and new capabilities.

Standards & Proof of Concept

Develop and maintain Teradata platform standards.

Design and execute Proof of Concepts (PoC) for platform enhancements.

Promote and socialize PoC outcomes to stakeholders.

Capability Development & Onboarding

Create foundational architecture for new initiatives.

Facilitate onboarding for pilot teams to new database capabilities.

Platform Support

Provide expert support for troubleshooting and feature im

plementations.

Work closely with Teradata users and application teams to resolve issues.

Must-Have Experience

At least 7+ years of experience with Teradata, with hands-on use of version 17.20 or higher.

Demonstrated background as a Teradata Architect or DBA.

Strong knowledge in Teradata cloud migration projects.

Deep expertise in database administration including :

Performance tuning

Backup / restore (DSA, Data Domain)

Role-based access control

Upgrade and patch management

Technical Proficiency

Fluent in SQL and Teradata utilities like TPT, BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, and TPump.

Proficient in modern Teradata tools such as NOS, QueryGrid, and Clearscape Analytics.

Exposure to Snowflake and / or Databricks platforms.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

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