Database Administrator

Database Administrator (DBA)

Exempt

January 2026

Full-time

In-Office in Lynnwood, WA

$105,450 - $129,500

Core Responsibilities:

The Database Administrator (DBA) role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise databases. This role ensures that mission-critical systems remain secure, highly available, and performant to support business operations across stores, business units, and internal IT systems.

• Administer, monitor, and maintain database environments that are on-premises and in cloud
• Lead efforts for database security, backups, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies
• Optimize queries, indexes, and database performance to support large-scale transactions
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to design efficient data solutions
• Implement and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures
• for business applications
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and resolve incidents in a timely manner
• Document database configurations, processes, and operational runbooks

Daily Operations

Manages business application database infrastructure across all environments (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD)

• Perform routine database maintenance, monitoring, and tuning

• Manage and audit user access, roles, and permissions to ensure compliance with security policies
• Maintain test environments and support QA cycles with accurate data sets
• Partner with vendors and cloud providers for upgrades, patches, and support
• Participate in IT change management and release processes
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for database technologies across the organization
• Create and maintain Confluence documents and Jira tickets
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve incidents associated with database systems
• Perform issue management in our ticketing system (Jira)
• Provide advice, coaching and educational opportunities from other team members where applicable
• Participate in software development life cycle (SDLC) processes within Zumiez IT
• Collaborate in the development of solutions that match the business strategy with the technology strategy
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot issues or assist with upgrades and maintenance
• Participation in company events and additional duties as required

Upcoming Areas of Contribution:

• Migration of legacy databases to sustainable standards that contribute to the strategic vision
• Implementation of advanced monitoring and alerting systems
• Support enterprise data warehouse and BI initiatives
• Enhance disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
• Contribute to the development of data governance and compliance frameworks

Attributes:

• Humble, curious, and a voracious learner
• Natural problem solver and differentiates where in the technology stack an incident occurs
• Forward thinking, creative, and collaborative
• Approachable, calm, and confident with a high degree of emotional intelligence
• Precise and effective in verbal and written communication
• Seeks creative solutions, dives into the unknown, and feels comfortable out on limbs

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and/or 3-5 years of experience as a DBA in a mid-to-large scale organization.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, and cloud database platforms (Informix a bonus)
• Strong knowledge with database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Working knowledge of database structure methodologies.
• Working knowledge with backup/recovery tools and disaster recovery planning
• Working knowledge of compliance standards (PCI, SOX, GDPR) in a retail environment
• Working knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux
• Working knowledge of SQL and T-SQL Querying
• Working knowledge of APIs

• Ability to write clear and concise documentation, reports and business correspondence
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to assess risk and make decisions that could have a significant impact on the company
• Ability to complete problem-solving in a timely manner, taking priorities and risks into consideration and identifying and addressing root causes 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a workstation in an office environment for extended periods of time without limitations
• Ability to move about, sit, bend, and squat in an office environment to access files and gather information

• Occasional travel to Zumiez production locations, stores, and events

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, following an initial wait period
• Matched 401k after meeting qualifications
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Time Eligible
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Bonus Potential
• Stock Purchase Program
• Open, casual, dog-friendly office environment
• Employee Discount on Zumiez product
• On-site skate park, on-site cafeteria

This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work.  All job responsibilities are considered to be essential job functions. Job responsibilities and job requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description, as it deems necessary for proper business operations.