Job Description
A client of Insight Global is looking for a Senior DBA to join their team. 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 efficiencies 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.
Required Skills & Experience
* 6 or more years as Database Administrator/Developer/Engineer
* 6 or more years of experience managing and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server & databases
* 1 or more years of experience with New Relic
* Advanced knowledge of SQL Scripting and Jobs
* Experience with Databases in Azure
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* Extensive knowledge of SQL DB Maintenance practices, Stored Procedures, and Indexing
* Experience using Bytebase, Flyway or other database CI/CD tools
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.