CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the Manager, Database Administration, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of our database systems. You will lead a team of Database Administrators while ensuring our databases operate smoothly and efficiently to support Chipotle’s evolving technological needs.
**This position is requiring you to work onsite Monday through Thursday in Columbus, Ohio**
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Strong candidates are motivated by what they can achieve, growth they could experience and how they will impact the company
- Lead a team of Senior and Lead database administrators to provide strategy, direction, coaching and support while fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance.
- Develop and implement long-term strategies for database architecture and scalability to support the company’s growth and technological advancements.
- Manage and negotiate contracts for tools and managed services provided within budgetary guidelines.
- Collaborate with partners in cross-functional departments to include Application Development, Site Reliability, Cloud Engineering, and Data & Analytics to optimize performance of our database systems.
- Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators, ensuring high database uptime, robust backup and recovery processes, and strong security compliance.
- Take ownership of incident response by working closely with Incident Managers and Change Advisory Boards to continuously improve our database and security posture.
- Stay current with the latest database technologies and best practices, incorporating them to maintain industry leading standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred.
- Minimum 5-8 years of database management experience.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of managing and maintaining high performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to think critically and manage through problem solving.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL, Cosmos DB, ADF, and Snowflake along with associated tools.
- Experience with Azure and other cloud-based database solutions.
- Deep understanding of database security best practices.
- Ability to review and optimize database queries, DDLs and DMLs for performance and stability.
- Utilize tools such as Splunk, SQL Sentry, Redgate, Datadog and others to maintain top performance in the environment.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $112,000.00–$155,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit for more details.
WHO WE ARE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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