Principal Database Architect

What you can expect

You will define and drive impactful projects that will enable new product features, reduce costs, improve database performance, increase reliability and improve security. You will do this by working across teams to establish database usage and management norms and by driving improvements to automation. Broadly speaking, you are an exemplary SRE / DevOps leader who will guide our teams toward best practices.

About the Team

This team spearheads the technical direction for Databases and Database Administration at Zoom. This function is vital bridge between various DevOps teams and their database operations across multiple data centers and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Guiding projects that deliver automation, improve monitoring, and level up our DBA teams’ ability to manage databases in both data centers and clouds at scale

Identifying opportunities for reducing costs, and drive them to completion by optimization. Through use of cloud resources, tuning databases, or working with partner teams to ensure optimal use of database technology

Standardizing our database stack and ensure consistent practices across all teams ( standardize backup frequency and recovery test cadence)

Driving projects that improve our security posture for database assets

Influencing technical direction across teams (both inside and outside DevOps)

Communicating with partner teams and stakeholders, understand their needs, and define projects that meet their needs

Ensuring mature software development practices (code quality, testing, CI / CD, etc) within DBA teams

What we’re looking for

Have proven track record in technical leadership roles

Have deep experience with Database administration

Have experience with various database technologies including both SQL and no-SQL ( Aurora, DynamoDB, MySQL, MongoDB, etc)

Have experience with cloud providers ( AWS, OCI) and cloud infrastructure technologies Terraform, Kubernetes

Have with at least one programming language, in addition to scripting languages

Be flexible with a positive attitude to learn quickly in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, proactive, accountable, able to think creatively

Able to be available after hours or on weekends to guide deployments and incident responses when needed

• No Sponsorship available for this role

Salary Range or On Target Earnings :

Minimum :

$171,

Maximum : $375,

In addition to the base salary and / or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note : Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Anticipated Position Close Date :

12 / 12 / 25

Ways of Working

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description / posting.

Benefits

As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click for more information.

About Us

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.

We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

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