Lead, Database Administration

Role Overview

• Providing customer support to other business and technology teams for issues that involve a database system
• Serves as a mentor for Database Administrators and Associate Database Administrators
• Provides additional support and guidance to DBAs/Associate DBAs with regards to problem solving, escalations and day-to-day work related challenges
• Coordinates DBA activities with the infrastructure team to ensure database servers are built according to customer requirements in a timely manner
• Takes the lead in New Projects
• Defining database strategy, architecture, standards, and procedures to uphold the integrity and security of company data resources
• Takes the lead in developing and maintaining SQL for monitoring database conditions and activities
• Takes the lead in identifying, proposing and implementing new and emerging technologies to support ongoing projects and business operations
• Plays a significant role in the research, development and implementation of new technologies to support new/upcoming projects
• Takes the lead in communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Deploying, upgrading, relocating, and decommissioning database servers both on-prem and in the cloud
• Designing, implementing, and testing high availability and business continuity plans for our Tier 1 applications
• Reviewing the existing database monitoring and backup strategy and come up with a new strategy based on the business requirements
• Being part of the team that includes participation in an On-Call rotation to provide our customers 24/7 support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or information technology
• 5+ years of experience in database management
• Very good experience in database administration across all aspects of the SQL Server platform including clustering, availability groups, replication, SSIS, and SSRS
• Experience with other technologies such as Oracle, SAP HANA, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Databricks is considered a plus
• Experience working with databases hosted on-premises as well as in AWS or Azure cloud environments (PaaS and SaaS implementations)
• Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy using PowerShell and Windows BAT
• Ability to develop processes and procedures to standardize database installations and configurations
• Extensive experience with implementing and maintaining disaster recovery and high availability
• Ability to work on unusually complex technical problems and deliver highly innovative solutions
• Ability to provide technical documentation and project plans for technical staff
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-relationship skills
• Ability to provide 24/7 support.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• MySQL
• Oracle
• Postgres
• SQL
• SSIS

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time
• vacation