Database Administrator IV - REMOTE
Remote, United States
JOB OVERVIEW
The Database Administrator IV will provide technical leadership over database administration, data system architecture and emerging database technology. This individual demonstrates and provides expert-level guidance to assure the integration of database disciplines and best practices into the database reliability team. Further, this role is responsible for providing technical leadership of the database reliability team that is responsible for the installation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, security, integrity, and performance of critical Microsoft SQL Server systems. Through research, they will identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our databases and their design.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Build, configure, and support Database Cloud Infrastructure On-prem and in Azure & AWS using industry standard deployment tools
- Leverage New Relic monitoring and alerting
- Partner with Product and Development Teams to optimize application back-end database code
- Leverage scripting and automation everywhere possible
- Share advanced in-depth knowledge on supporting and troubleshooting Databases like SQL, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB with junior DBAs
- Provide technical guidance to the database administration team in daily operations
- Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server and Postgres databases
- Lead the resolution of complex database performance and scaling issues
- Oversee and continuously ensure database security
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical database-related issues
- Stay up to date with current industry trends and technology
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technology field (masters preferred)
- 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, managing, and supporting enterprise databases and data systems on MS SQL Server and some on PostgreSQL
- 3+ years of experience managing databases and data systems in Azure and/or AWS
- 3+ years of experience managing and supporting data systems backup and recovery, HA/Replication, and disaster recovery
- 3+ years of experience with using automation and scripting in languages such as PowerShell, Perl, Python or Bash
- Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
REQUIRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
- Atlassian Tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Work Plans, Confluence, Ops Genie. Status Page)
- ITIL IT Service Management framework
- Monitoring tools, including New Relic
- Expert level in Microsoft TSQL and PostgreSQL PSQL languages
- Advanced knowledge of Azure Managed Instance and AWS RDS
- Ability to optimize large, complicated SQL statements
- Robust knowledge of best practices when dealing with relational databases
- Extensive knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, PERL, etc.)
Job Profile
Career development Casual dress code Comprehensive benefits Educational Assistance Employee Resource Groups Fully remote Unlimited PTO Work from Anywhere
Tasks- Ensure database security
- Manage database systems
- Optimize application back-end database code
- Provide technical leadership
- Support database cloud infrastructure
Agile Analytics Atlassian Tools Automation AWS Azure Bash Cockroachdb Confluence Healthcare Implementation Integration ITIL Jira Kanban Microsoft SQL Server New Relic Perl PostgreSQL PowerShell Predictive Analytics Python Research SaaS Scripting Scrum SQL Troubleshooting
Experience7 years
EducationBachelor's degree Computer Science Master's degree Technology
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