Database administrator ii (sql dba) - remote

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services.

Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity:

The Database Administrator II (SQL DBA) will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our databases. This role involves managing databases and mentoring of junior team members.

Day in the Life:

• Will work on the installation, configuration, and upgrading of databases.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery operations.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with senior administrators to fine-tune database parameters and queries.
• Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to databases in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist in setting up user accounts, roles, and permissions.
• Perform regular database backups and ensure that backup and recovery procedures are in place and effective.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Create and update operational manuals and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide technical support for database-related issues.
• Work with development and application teams to resolve database issues and improve system performance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend support.
• Work closely with other IT staff, including developers, system administrators, and network engineers, to ensure seamless integration and operation of database systems.
• Stay current with new database technologies and best practices.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Relevant SQL DBA certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience as an MS SQL Database Administrator.
• Competent with SQL coding and troubleshooting.
• Experience with on-prem and Azure SQL.
• Experience with Rubrik is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with SQL Sentry is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in an on-call rotation.

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive.

Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

$75,800.00 - $96,700.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program

Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.

Your voice. Our velocity. Shaping a new era together. At Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, you’ll be part of a team committed to the long-term growth and success of financial institutions, our employees and our industry.

United by Purpose

Our employees are united by a people‑helping‑people purpose that guides how we show up every day. A culture rooted in taking ownership and doing what’s right has fostered long‑term dedication and earned Velera recognition for both our inclusive culture and commitment to excellence.

Your Story Shapes Our Culture

Connection and recognition are core to who we are. We cultivate inclusion, celebrate employees who live our values and create meaningful opportunities for engagement that build strong relationships and a true sense of belonging across our teams.

Remote by Design

Our remote-first culture is built for collaboration, flexibility and connection – bringing people together in person when it matters. Flexible time off and healthy working norms support wellbeing and psychological safety, while integrity-driven leadership empowers you to do your best work.

Strength in Stability

With more than 40 years of fintech innovation, Velera offers the stability of a trusted legacy with the momentum of forward‑thinking solutions. We enable thousands of financial institutions and the communities they serve through secure, leading-edge technology and partnership. Explore velera.com to learn more about how Velera is advancing our purpose of accelerating partners’ success through innovative financial technology and inspired service.