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Data Platforms Administrator

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C. H Robinson is seeking a Database Platform Administrator who will oversee the daily execution of processes, operations, and support activities within the wide realm of distributed data services, NoSql technologies, data science tooling, and data streaming platforms. This team is responsible for deploying and managing platforms and tools to support our distributed data, data science, and data streaming strategies. They currently manage platforms including Kafka, Elastic Search, MongoDB , and Redis. The team takes an infrastructure-as-code approach to these technologies, and strives to automate wherever, and whenever possible.

This role can be based in Minnesota, Chicago, Kansas City.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Facilitate the continuous re-engineering of fluid data platforms and pipelines
Participate in global on-call rotation to ensure 24x7 availability of distributed data platforms
Custom development and automation around the provisioning and operations of platforms
Creating and maintaining monitors and alerts for the team’s systems
Promote proper and efficient use of platforms
Partner with software engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessment of new platforms and technologies
Oversee and ensure production readiness of new technologies/platforms
Maintain documentation on processes and procedures
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of Enterprise experience building and maintaining highly available production systems
2+ years of working with Linux in a production environment
2+years of experience with Kafka
Professional experience supporting at least one of the following: Elasticsearch, MongoDB
Experience with CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment) practices
Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science related field or equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related field
Experience/familiarity with container orchestration platforms a plus (Kubernetes)
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with Redis or other caching technologies
Operational knowledge of working in a cloud environment
Familiarity with microservice architecture and Restful API’s
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Positive, collaborative attitude
Proactive, accountable, autonomous, and solutions oriented
Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$71,800.00 - $149,200.00

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Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid and floating holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.

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What You Should Know About Data Platforms Administrator, C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson is on the lookout for a Data Platforms Administrator to join our dynamic team! If you're excited about making big impacts through data, this role is just for you. As a Data Platforms Administrator, you'll be at the forefront of our daily operations, ensuring that our distributed data services, NoSQL technologies, data science tools, and streaming platforms are running smoothly. Your expertise will help us manage and deploy critical platforms such as Kafka, Elastic Search, MongoDB, and Redis. You will thrive in an environment where your efforts will drive automation in our infrastructure-as-code approach, and you’ll be an essential part of a team that values collaboration and innovation. You’ll facilitate the ongoing enhancement of our data platforms, work alongside engineering and data science teams, and become our go-to resource for ensuring the production readiness of new technologies. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to design and maintain monitoring systems, support platforms around-the-clock, and help implement cutting-edge solutions within our cloud environments. This role offers a flexible location, so whether you’re in Minnesota, Chicago, or Kansas City, you can find your place in our diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us and turn your passion for data into impactful results at C.H. Robinson!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Data Platforms Administrator at C.H. Robinson?

The role of the Data Platforms Administrator at C.H. Robinson includes overseeing daily operations of distributed data services and managing platforms like Kafka, Elastic Search, MongoDB, and Redis. You will be responsible for facilitating re-engineering of data platforms, participating in a global on-call rotation, automating platform operations, maintaining system documentation, and collaborating with engineering and data science teams to assess new technologies.