Principal Database Administrator

Fidelity
Fidelity

IT

Durham, NC, USA

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Provides technical guidance on the design, implementation, and support of complex Oracle databases in 12c and 19c On-Premises distributed Infrastructure, Exadata, and Cloud (Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)). Migrates databases from on premises to public Cloud using AWS, Azure, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Provides technical vision and support to build scalable, highly performant, and optimal distributed database systems to power and scale the business brokerage platform. Provides technical leadership to evaluate, design, and perform administration of the unique state of database systems. Coordinates with multiple cloud service providers (Content Security Policy (CSP)) to host database systems in both AWS and Microsoft Azure. Collaborates with diverse teams (architects, developers, product owners, and site reliability engineering (SRE)) across multiple geographies, and incorporates industry standards and nuanced brokerage requirements to build a compliant database system.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Leads enterprise-level database architecture and strategy.
  • Defines and implements standards for database design and performance.
  • Tests and implements new design features for common database offerings.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains databases in the Cloud.
  • Evaluates and performs highly complex database performance and functionality tests.
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects.
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard computer databases.
  • Provides expert-level support for complex database issues.
  • Advises senior leadership on database technologies.
  • Modifies existing databases and database management systems and/or collaborates with programmers and analysts to make changes.
  • Mentors junior DBAs.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Database Administrator (or closely related occupation) performing performance tuning within Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Exadata environments.

Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Database Administrator (or closely related occupation) performing performance tuning within Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Exadata environments.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) performing database administration on Oracle 12c/19c RAC -- Oracle EXADATA solutions and Oracle E-Business Suites R12 -- within a mission critical asset management environment; performing installation, administration, and configuration of Oracle RAC patching; and performing Oracle database replication or Cross Platform Database Migration using Golden Gate and Data Guard configuration for mission critical asset management applications.
  • DE performing Oracle database administration across Oracle Exadata, ESX RAC, Linux RAC platforms, and Oracle on EC2 in AWS, using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), TOAD, Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle SQL Plus, Oracle Automatic Work Repository (AWR), and Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA).
  • DE performing database SQL tuning and troubleshooting in real-time mission critical database applications using Oracle Enterprise Manager 13c; and identifying bottlenecks and providing optimization recommendations based on Oracle AWR, ASH, and SQLT reports and system diagnostics.
  • DE performing application database administration using Snowflake, Azure PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL in AWS EC2, Aurora, Flex, and RDS managed environments; and performing cross CSP design, configurations, and administration using Yugabyte cloud in AWS and Azure environments.

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Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Information Technology

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

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Company overview

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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