Senior Hana Database Administrator

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

• Must work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) out of our Atlanta office.

Your New Role :

​​Our Media Platform Operations team is looking for a highly capable Senior Database Administrator that can operate effectively without day-to-day supervision. You will be creating and implementing standardized database management procedures, and overseeing the installation, security, and upgrading of our database.

​You will be working with a global team of professionals to design and develop database systems and to provide guidance to customers on database structures and features. You will create standard procedures to enhance scalability and performance of existing database architecture. You will need to be able to troubleshoot complex database issues in accurate and timely manner. You will need to develop and maintain database disaster recovery procedures to ensure continuous availability and speedy recovery.

​You will also need to stay up to date with new database technologies and analyze such technologies to bring into scope of existing infrastructure.​

Your Role Accountabilities :

OPERATIONS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Coordinates DBA activities with the infrastructure team to ensure database servers are built according to customer requirements in a timely manner.

Participate in New Projects - Defining database strategy, architecture, standards, and procedures to uphold the integrity and security of company data resources.

Working effectively with a team that is globally dispersed.

Deploying, upgrading, relocating, and decommissioning database servers both on-prem and in the cloud.

Being part of the team that includes participation in an On-Call rotation to provide our customers 24 / 7 support.

STRATEGY

Reviewing the existing database monitoring and backup strategy and come up with a new strategy based on the business requirements.

Participate in developing and maintaining SAP HANA for monitoring database conditions and activities.

Participate in identifying, proposing and implementing new and emerging technologies to support ongoing projects and business operations.

Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

ANALYTICS

Work with the team leads to designing, implementing, and testing high availability and business continuity plans for our Tier 1 applications.

Creating, reviewing and maintaining database documentation.

Creating, reviewing and maintaining operational documentation that can be used by our 24 / 7 operations team and junior database administrators.

Qualifications & Experiences :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or information technology.

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on administration experience, from setting up the SAP HANA databases.

Experience with the various database platforms like DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL will be helpful as well.

Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy utilizing Unix shell scripting, Windows BAT, Python etc.

Experience with different monitoring tools like DBI, DataDog etc.

Some experience with AWS with knowledge of S3, EC2, IAM, Security, Lambda, Networking etc.

Ability and experience with the development of processes and procedures to standardize Database installations and configuration.

Extensive experience with implementation and maintenance of Disaster Recovery and High availability.

Ability to work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious.

Ability to provide technical documentation and project plans for technical staff members.

Excellent communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Ability to provide 24 / 7 support.

Not Required but preferred experience :

Experience with other technologies like Oracle, db2, mysql, Potgresql, snowflake, and databricks will be considered a plus.

Experience working on databases that are hosted on-prem as well as the AWS or Azure cloud (PASS and SASS implementations).

Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy utilizing Powershell scripting and Windows BAT.

Additional Information

​On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

here .

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at

www.wbd.com / guiding-principles /

along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process, please visit our

accessibility page

for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range : $95,690.00 - $177,710.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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