Teradata Architect/DBA - Charlotte, NC / Plano, TX

Location(s): Charlotte, NC /Plano, TX (Local/Nearby Candidates Preferred)
Employment Type: W2 Only (Open to all Visa Types)

Primary Skills Required

• Teradata Version: 17.20 or higher

• Database Management: Teradata DBA, Cloud Security

• Scripting & Utilities: SQL, TPT, BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPump

• Migration Experience: Teradata to Cloud, including Snowflake or Databricks

• Teradata Advanced Tools: NOS, QueryGrid, Clearscape Analytics

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Roadmap Development

• Evaluate new and existing Teradata platform features.

• Define architectural strategies and integration patterns.

• Lead roadmap planning for upgrades and new capabilities.

• Standards & Proof of Concept

  • Develop and maintain Teradata platform standards.

  • Design and execute Proof of Concepts (PoC) for platform enhancements.

  • Promote and socialize PoC outcomes to stakeholders.

  Capability Development & Onboarding

  • Create foundational architecture for new initiatives.

  • Facilitate onboarding for pilot teams to new database capabilities.

  Platform Support

  • Provide expert support for troubleshooting and feature im

  plementations.

• Work closely with Teradata users and application teams to resolve issues.

Requirements

Must-Have Experience

• At least 7+ years of experience with Teradata, with hands-on use of version 17.20 or higher.

• Demonstrated background as a Teradata Architect or DBA.

• Strong knowledge in Teradata cloud migration projects.

• Deep expertise in database administration including:

  • Performance tuning

  • Backup/restore (DSA, Data Domain)

  • Role-based access control

  • Upgrade and patch management

Technical Proficiency

• Fluent in SQL and Teradata utilities like TPT, BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, and TPump.

• Proficient in modern Teradata tools such as NOS, QueryGrid, and Clearscape Analytics.

• Exposure to Snowflake and/or Databricks platforms.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

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