The Database Administrator (DBA) / Data Architect is responsible for end-to-end data and database lifecycle ownership, spanning data architecture, application development support (Build), and operational support (Run).
A critical success factor for this role is the ability to act as a business-facing technical leader, bridging:
- Business stakeholders (process, data needs, outcomes)
- Application teams (design, build, integration)
- Enterprise Architecture (standards, governance, strategy)
Operating within Stellantis’ product-oriented DevOps model, the DBA ensures that data is designed, managed, and operated as a strategic asset—driving performance, scalability, and business value.
Key Responsibilities:
Business-Facing Data Leadership
- Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams for all data-related topics
- Translate business requirements into scalable data models and database designs
- Provide consultative guidance to business and product owners on:
- Data structure and data flow design
- Performance and scalability implications
- Data governance and compliance requirements
- Lead discussions to align business processes, data architecture, and application design
- Drive data-driven decision support, ensuring solutions meet business outcomes and KPIs
- Bridge gaps across:
- Business → Application (requirements clarity)
- Application → Architecture (design compliance)
- Architecture → Operations (run feasibility and sustainability)
Data Architecture & Design
- Define and maintain logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise and business requirements
- Design scalable, high-performance data architectures across cloud and on-prem platforms
- Establish and enforce:
- Data standards and naming conventions
- Data lifecycle management (retention, archival, purging)
- Define data flows, integrations, and dependencies across applications
- Align all designs with Stellantis Enterprise Architecture and governance frameworks
- Support data platform modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
Build
- Design, build, and deploy database objects (tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, triggers)
- Partner with application teams on:
- Data modeling and schema design
- SQL optimization and performance tuning
- Develop and deploy database code aligned to SDLC and governance standards
- Participate in design reviews and architecture governance processes
- Support data migration, environment setup, and release deployments
Run
- Provide 24x7 operational database support including monitoring and incident management
- Own and resolve critical database incidents, ensuring minimal business impact
- Execute patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery validation activities
- Continuously optimize performance, availability, and reliability
- Maintain runbooks, automation scripts, and operational procedures
DevOps, Automation & Platform Integration
- Enable integration of database changes into CI/CD pipelines
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning
- Support observability, monitoring, and automation frameworks
- Align with cloud platform standards (AWS / Azure)
Governance, Security & Data Management
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory policies
- Define and enforce:
- Backup/recovery strategies
- Access controls and data security
- Support audit readiness, vulnerability remediation, and risk management
Stakeholder & Product Team Collaboration
- Act as DBA and Data Architecture SME across product teams
- Collaborate with:
- Business stakeholders and product owners
- Application development teams
- Enterprise Architecture
- Infrastructure and cloud teams
- Strategic partners
- Support incident, problem, and change management processes
Basic Qualifications:
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in DBA and/or Data Architecture roles
- Experience supporting both Build and Run models
- Experience in large, complex global organizations
Technical Expertise:
- Enterprise DB platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
- Deep expertise in:
- Data modeling (logical & physical)
- SQL optimization and performance tuning
- High availability and disaster recovery architectures
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS / Azure)
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and IaC practices
Business & Leadership Skills (CRITICAL):
- Strong ability to translate business needs into technical data solutions
- Proven experience engaging directly with business stakeholders
- Ability to lead cross-functional discussions and drive alignment
- Strong communication skills across:
- Business leaders
- Technical teams
- External partners
- Ability to influence design decisions and challenge requirements constructively
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in DBA and/or Data Architecture roles
- Experience supporting both Build and Run models
- Experience in large, complex global organizations
- Experience with enterprise DB platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)
- Deep expertise in data modeling (logical & physical)
- SQL optimization and performance tuning
- Design and implementation of high availability and disaster recovery architectures
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Ability to engage business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions
- Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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