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.

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

database managementSQL Serverclusteringavailability groupsreplicationSSISSSRSOracleSAP HANAdisaster recovery

Soft Skills

mentoringproblem solvingcommunicationpresentationcustomer relationshiptechnical documentationproject planninginnovative solutionsteam collaboration24/7 support

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in information systemsBachelor's degree in information technology