Install, design, and maintain database system software and implement database security.
Monitor and analyze database performance, identify database current and future performance bottlenecks, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of database systems/processes.
Work with development teams to tune and optimize queries.
Develop, implement, and test database backup and recovery policies and procedures.
Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.
Create and maintain documentation for SQL database policies, procedures, and processes.
Provide technical leadership on all stages of database implementation and/or database-related deployments, including development and maintenance of strategic, architectural, and tactical plans for the database environments.
Troubleshoot performance and non-performance related issues either independently or in conjunction with other DBAs.
Manage technology projects from initiation to completion.
Ensure 24/7 availability, security & integrity of the production application environment. This includes participation in 24/7 on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
Participate in continuous business process redesign to improve internal operations.
Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology\Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
5-7+ total years of experience with database administration with a focus on MS SQL Server 2016-2022
3-5 years of experience with MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL
Extensive experience with query tuning and database performance optimization
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Azure PaaS SQL offerings
Experience in SQL Server High Availability, Log Shipping and Replication
Experience in automation and managing large database environments
Proficiency in PowerShell and\or Python scripting
Strong communication and writing skills to manage stakeholder relationships in a challenging & high-pressure environment.
Benefits
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
EAP
Access to our Discounts and Wellbeing Portal
Unlimited Vacation
Quarterly paid volunteer days
Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
Career development opportunities up/across Bullhorn
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
database administrationMS SQL Server 2016MS SQL Server 2017MS SQL Server 2019MS SQL Server 2022MySQLMongoDBPostgreSQLquery tuningdatabase performance optimization
Soft skills
communication skillswriting skillsstakeholder managementleadershipproblem-solvingproject managementteam collaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Computer Science