Senior database administrator / database reliability engineer

Modality: Hybrid (state frequency in office), or On-Site

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Schedule: Full-time, standard business hours

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems.
• Monitoring database performance and optimizing query execution for efficiency.
• Implementing and maintaining database security policies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Ensuring data integrity, availability, and recoverability through backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Troubleshooting database issues and providing timely resolutions.
• Developing and implementing database migration and upgrade plans.
• Collaborating with developers, analysts, and IT teams to design and optimize database structures.
• Automating routine database administration tasks using scripting and database tools.
• Managing database access and user permissions based on security best practices.
• Staying up to date with emerging database technologies and best practices.

What you have:

• 3 or more years of experience in database administration, management, or related roles.
• Expertise in relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Proficiency in SQL scripting, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
• Strong understanding of database security principles and access control.
• Knowledge of database monitoring tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues efficiently.

What will make you stand out:

• 5+ years of database administration experience.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, or Oracle Database Certification.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes for database infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Functions:

1. Administering and maintaining database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability—critical to daily operations.
2. Implementing database security protocols to protect sensitive company and customer data—integral to compliance with industry standards.
3. Developing and executing backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity in case of system failures.
4. Monitoring and troubleshooting database performance issues to prevent disruptions to business operations.
5. Collaborating with software engineers and analysts to design and optimize database structures, ensuring compatibility with business applications.
6. Documenting database configurations, policies, and best practices to support regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
7. Automating repetitive database administration tasks to enhance efficiency and minimize human error in critical system functions.
8. Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams regarding database performance and system improvements.
9. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to data governance, including SOC II and GDPR.
10. Performing job functions in an environment that may require extended periods of sitting, typing, and screen exposure—reasonable accommodations will be evaluated as needed.

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