Database Administrator Advanced Engineer

At GameStop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for GameStop’s consumer connectivity, customization, and commerce efforts as part of the data management organization. Collaborates with other information technology associates and functional business teams to build, deliver, and support effective, creative data management solutions aligned to specified business initiatives. Creates, coordinates, and administers databases, including base definition, structure documentation, operational guidelines, and security. Monitors project deliverables, as directed, to ensure project and functional leaders receive accurate, timely updates as required. Applies established data management best practices and recommends improvements. Assists application support teams with third party application installations and upgrades. Advanced performance tuning.
This position sits onsite 5 days a week in Grapevine, TX.

Qualifications:             

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any), or related fields of study and five (5) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any), or related fields of study and five (5) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained, the employer will also accept a Master’s degree in Engineering (any), or related fields of study and two (2) years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Applicants must also have demonstrated experience with the following: Tuning for OLTP databases; SQL Server Transactional, merge and snapshot Replication; Large volume databases, specifically SQL Server 2008R2 through 2016; Performing system health assessment; Analyzing and debugging query performance issues, execution plans and writing complex queries; Automating, building repository and PowerShell scripting; Resolving locking, blocking, deadlocks and database contention issues; Disaster recovery principles and practices, including planning, testing, and backup/restore; SQL Server tools, specifically, Profiler/Management Studio/Enterprise Manager; Relational and dimensional data modeling; Replication, distributed systems performance tuning, and optimization; SQL Server Failover clustering, Log shipping, replication and mirroring; Idera and Red Gate tools; SAN technologies and database storage best practices; and Configuration management, version control and web publishing strategies.

Full-time store positions at GameStop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs, health benefits, paid time off, 401 (k), employee discount and a casual work environment. Positions at GameStop may also be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentives.