Database Administrator

WEX

WEX SQL Server Database Administrator managing production databases for performance monitoring and unplanned downtime prevention. Collaborating in disaster recovery and ensuring data availability across a team.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeIllinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $139,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for production databases including performance monitoring, daily management to prevent data loss, unplanned downtime or performance degradation
Install, administer, and maintain schema and data to ensure maximum availability
Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware and application software
Monitor and optimize data lake ingestion processes
Participate in a 24x7x365 OnCall Rotation
Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and testing exercises

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 + years of overall IT experience working with SaaS or web development
5+ years of hands on SQL Server Database administration
3-5 years experience with SQL Server Extended Events
Proficient using Powershell
3+ years of managing SQL Server Database in Azure
Experience with Azure DevOps
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurances
retirement savings plan
paid time off
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
life insurance
disability insurance
tuition reimbursement

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

SQL Server Database administrationSQL Server Extended EventsPowershellAzure SQL Database managementData lake ingestion processesDisaster Recovery planningPerformance monitoringSchema managementApplication software troubleshootingData availability optimization

Soft Skills

Problem solvingAnalytical skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationCommunication skills