Production DBA (Database Administrator)

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Production DBA to join our growing team. Someone who will be eager to learn about our large, existing database environment, and then help us make it even better. This role requires a proactive, results-focused individual who will troubleshoot issues and execute solutions before anyone notices there is even a problem. The right candidate should have excellent investigation and optimization skills with a proven track record of delivering reliable solutions to complex problems.

We are looking for a team-oriented individual who loves to learn and share their knowledge and expertise with others. Those skills must complement an ability to track down bottlenecks in operational environments and simplify complex functional and technical systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and monitor existing production databases and servers to ensure stability and reliability, addressing any issues that arise.
• Design, build and maintain database environments, schemas, and stored procedures to enable the delivery of valuable solutions to customers that meet goals for security, scalability, maintainability, availability, and resiliency.
• Build, deploy, and maintain data collection and monitoring tools across environments to understand the root causes of instability and high-cost infrastructure components.
• Learn and analyze new technologies and industry best practices to identify suitability for adoption by the company.
• Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will increase overall team velocity.
• Demonstrate understanding of common software technologies and development practices/tools, including cloud environments, source control, remote development, issue tracking, and build/deployment automation.