Senior Database Administrator - Infrastructure and Platform

Senior Database Administrator – Infrastructure and Platform

Proven experience as a Database Administrator, managing any of the following databases: SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB
Strong understanding of database concepts, principles, and best practices
Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques
Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, replication, and high availability strategies
Solid understanding of database security and access control
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively within a team environment

Design, implement, and maintain database systems including SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, or CockroachDB running on Windows and Linux infrastructure
Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related components
Automate database configuration, maintenance tasks, and monitoring using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools
Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and scalability
Support client database functions, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) services
Provide management reports, customer reports, and data extracts
Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures
Develop and maintain database security protocols, ensuring data privacy and integrity
Provide support and guidance to developers and other team members regarding database-related topics
Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities
Stay updated with emerging database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, PostgreSQL Certified Engineer) are a plus