Database Admin / Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration of SQL Server instances and participate in the management of ElasticSearch servers and instances.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of T-SQL scripts for database management.
• Utilize PowerShell and Python for routine database operations.
• Support the migration of database infrastructure to cloud-based solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs and cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support the formulation and execution of backup, recovery, and archiving strategies.
• Monitor database performance and assist in resolving any issues under the guidance of senior DBAs.
• Participate in SQL and NoSQL projects, with an opportunity to learn and contribute to ElasticSearch and Azure Databricks initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation of technical standards for servers, instances, and databases.
• Document database architecture and contribute to the knowledge base.
• Provide technical support for database and application incidents.
• Work with the development team to optimize query performance and data modeling.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in database administration, with hands-on experience managing SQL Server instances.
• Exposure to writing T-SQL scripts and interest in developing these skills further.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of PowerShell and Python scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially Microsoft Azure. Experience with ElasticSearch, Azure Databricks and/or CosmosDB is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of database structures, principles, theories, and practices.
• Good team collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Genuine interest in advancing database administration and engineering skills, particularly in Azure environments.

Benefits:

• 💼 Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• 💻 Company equity
• 📅 Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
• 🌴 Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 🧠 Mental health benefits
• 🌍 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)

Qualifications:

• Full-time

US Base Salary Pay Range
$100,000—$120,000 USD

To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight:
- Flexible remote and hybrid working options

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