About the Team & Role
The WEX SQL Server Database Administrator will be responsible for the maintenance, performance, monitoring, and recoverability of the SQL database environments. This role will be part of a team which is responsible for the health and stability of the entire SQL Server Database platform.
How you'll make an impact
Provide support for production databases including performance monitoring, daily management to prevent data loss, unplanned downtime or performance degradation.
Install, administer, and maintain schema and data to ensure maximum availability.
Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware and application software
Monitor and optimize data lake ingestion processes
High level knowledge with SQL Server internals, database design, T-SQL, backup/restore, security and understanding of performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Participates in a 24x7x365 OnCall Rotation
Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and testing exercises
Experience you’ll bring
5+ years of overall IT experience working with SaaS or web development
5+ years of hands on SQL Server Database administration
3-5 years experience with SQL Server Extended Events
Proficient using Powershell
3+ years of managing SQL Server Database in Azure
Experience with Azure DevOps
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field
Desired Additional Qualifications:
Deep understanding of SQL Server Transactional Replication.
Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot SQL Server version 2019 and higher.
Experience using SQL Server DMVs to identify and troubleshoot performance problems.
Proficient at SQL Server Query and server-level tuning.
Deep knowledge of SQL Server Availability Groups.
Experience with third-party monitoring tools such as SQL Sentry, SQL Monitor, etc.
Some knowledge with ETL tools such as SSIS.
Experience with Source Control especially Azure DevOps repositories and GitHub.
Knowledge and experience with industry standard change and incident management procedures.
Self-starter capable of working independently or in groups.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands on SQL Server Database administration
- 3-5 years experience with SQL Server Extended Events
- 3+ years of managing SQL Server Database in Azure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field
WEX Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WEX Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by WEX Inc..
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are portrayed as a standout, with generous PTO and additional paid time for volunteering. Time-off flexibility is also positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as strong, including a 401(k) match that is described as competitive. This element appears to materially strengthen the total rewards package even when cash compensation feels less compelling.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable compensation is sometimes framed positively through bonuses and uncapped earning potential in sales-oriented roles. Stock options are also cited as an additional reward component that can improve perceived total compensation.
WEX Inc. Insights
What We Do
We simplify complex payment systems for fleets, corporate payments, and healthcare—unlocking insights, opportunities, and efficiencies to give you greater control of your business. Powered by the belief that complex payment systems can be made simple, WEX (NYSE: WEX) is a leading financial technology service provider across a wide spectrum of sectors, including fleet, travel and healthcare. WEX operates in more than 10 countries and in more than 20 currencies through approximately 4,900 associates around the world. WEX fleet cards offer approximately 14 million vehicles exceptional payment security and control; our travel and corporate solutions business processes over $35 billion of purchase volume annually; and the WEX Health financial technology platform helps 343,000 employers and more than 28 million consumers better manage healthcare expenses.







