Senior UniVerse Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled UniVerse Data Administrator to ensure the structure, quality, performance, and accessibility of data within the UniVerse environment. This role will focus on database administration, performance tuning, data integrity, and operational support, while also managing batch jobs and collaborating with stakeholders across technology and business teams.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, configure, and maintain UniVerse files (hashed files, directories)

Design and manage dictionaries, indexes, and metadata for optimized data retrieval

Optimize file structures (modulo, hash sizing) to improve performance and scalability

Handle data imports, exports, and migrations across environments

Conduct data quality checks, validation, and cleansing activities to ensure accuracy

Manage backup, recovery, and restore processes for UniVerse data files

Implement and enforce field-level permissions, security controls, and access policies

Support reporting and analytics teams by preparing query-ready datasets

Monitor, schedule, and troubleshoot batch jobs within the Rocket UniVerse platform

Provide operational support for database and infrastructure components tied to UniVerse

Collaborate with L3 engineering teams for issue resolution, bug fixes, and escalations

Partner with internal stakeholders by facilitating their support efforts and managing ticket workflows

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Strong knowledge of hashed file structures, dictionaries, and indexing strategies

Proficiency in data migration, backup / restore, and performance tuning within UniVerse

Experience monitoring and managing batch jobs, cron jobs, or scheduling tools in Rocket platform

Familiarity with data governance, access control, and security best practices

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for database and infrastructure operations

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, reporting, support)

Strong communication skills for supporting technical and non-technical stakeholders

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of hands-on experience as a UniVerse Database Administrator (or similar Rocket UniVerse environment role)

Exposure to Rocket Software UniVerse tools and associated utilities

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications using UniVerse

Knowledge of ETL processes, reporting tools, or analytics platforms integrated with UniVerse

Prior experience in financial, telecom, or enterprise-grade environments a plus