Sr Database Admin - Loveland, CO or Chicago, IL

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

This role will be posted from 09/19/2025 - 09/26/2025.

What you will do: 

• Design, implement, and maintain relational and non-relational databases to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Monitor database health and performance using tools and scripts; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Perform regular database backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Implement and manage user access controls, roles, and permissions in accordance with security policies.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers to optimize SQL queries, indexes, and schema design.
• Apply patches and updates to database systems and monitor for vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update documentation for database structures, processes, and policies.
• Support data migration, ETL processes, and integration efforts across systems and platforms.
• Participate in capacity planning and ensure scalability and reliability of data environments.
• Provide on-call support and troubleshooting for production database incidents and outages.

What you will bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in database administration or database development roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle DBA, or AWS Certified Database – Specialty are a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL and database technologies such as AWS RDS, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with database monitoring and tuning tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, pgAdmin, OEM).
• Strong knowledge of data backup strategies, recovery models, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL).
• Understanding data modeling, normalization, and indexing strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex database issues.
• Knowledge of security best practices for data protection, encryption, and compliance.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $115,900 - $198,600, and in Chicago, IL, is between $110,400 - $189,300. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.  

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.    

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

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