Teradata Database Administrator
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Colorado, Colorado

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 71736|Posted Sep 18, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Teradata Database Administrator and be instrumental in enhancing and maintaining a major data warehouse infrastructure. This remote, short-term contract offers the chance to work with a dynamic consulting team dedicated to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and improve system performance using specialized tools.
  • Optimize queries and indexes to enhance database efficiency.
  • Manage workload distribution and ensure balanced resource allocation.
  • Effectively administer database structures, users, and access rights.
  • Provide operational support, including after-hours incident response.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless data operations.

Skills

  • Proven expertise in Teradata database administration and performance tuning.
  • Experience with UNIX platforms and shell scripting.
  • Strong SQL proficiency and scripting capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Eligibility to obtain USPS sensitive clearance.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with data warehousing environments and BI tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Experience in troubleshooting ETL/BI tool errors.
  • Understanding of normalization and de-normalization concepts.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared success. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.