At Wi‑Tronix, we’re transforming rail safety, performance, and operations through real-time insights and intelligent digital products. We’re looking for a highly skilled Database Administrator to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of our enterprise databases. In this role, you’ll support product development, lead key initiatives such as MySQL→PostgreSQL migration, modernize our cloud data infrastructure, and help enable advanced analytics. You’ll collaborate across DevOps, Product, and IT to drive scalable, high‑quality solutions.
Core Functions
- Administer, optimize, and secure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other database technologies across the organization
- Manage backups, monitoring, and disaster recovery to meet RPO/RTO objectives
- Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize queries, indexes, and stored procedures
- Support the migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL and contribute to broader modernization efforts
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL environments (on‑prem, AWS RDS)
- Build dashboards, reports, and data integrations (SSIS, SSRS)
- Partner with developers to define efficient data models and standards
- Provide guidance on database best practices and emerging technologies
- Contribute to data architecture decisions across products and internal systems
- Participate in periodic on‑call support rotation
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s a plus)
- 6+ years database administration experience
- Strong expertise with PostgreSQL, SQL Server (2014–2019), and relational database design
- Experience with AWS RDS, Redis, and virtualization environments
- Proven success with performance tuning, indexing strategies, and T‑SQL optimization
- Experience with high availability solutions (clustering, mirroring, Always On)
- Familiarity with MySQL, .NET, and third‑party SQL tools
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Agile mindset; able to work iteratively and adapt quickly
- Technology enthusiast who stays current with new tools and trends
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule: Tues–Thurs in Bolingbrook office
- Must be able to board a locomotive for field research
- Domestic and international travel may be required
Why Wi‑Tronix?
Because you’ll work on products that make railroads safer, smarter, and more sustainable around the world. You’ll join a mission‑driven company where empowered teams solve real‑world challenges with real impact. Day one benefits, a wicked smart and collaborative team and so much more!
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer employer-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires the ability to begin work within approximately 1–2 weeks of offer acceptance and to be available for regular in-office collaboration. This position's anticipated base salary range is 86,000 to 117,000 . Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days at our corporate office in Bolingbrook, IL. Wi-Tronix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, E-Verify, and Drug-Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process due to disability, please inform us at [email protected] so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available. Wi-Tronix does not review unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 6+ years database administration experience
- Expertise with PostgreSQL
- Expertise with SQL Server (2014–2019)
- Relational database design experience
- Experience with AWS RDS
- Experience with Redis
- Experience with virtualization environments
- Proven performance tuning, indexing strategies, and T-SQL optimization
- Experience with high availability solutions (clustering, mirroring, Always On)
- Experience supporting MySQL to PostgreSQL migration / MySQL familiarity
- Experience building dashboards, reports, and data integrations (SSIS, SSRS)
- Familiarity with .NET and third‑party SQL tools
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Ability to board a locomotive for field research and participate in travel
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (no employer visa sponsorship)
- Ability to begin work within ~1–2 weeks and support regular in‑office collaboration (hybrid Tue–Thu in Bolingbrook, IL)
What We Do
Wi‑Tronix is the digital platform the rail industry turns to for real‑time IoT data, AI‑powered analytics, and intelligent video. This is not a typical SaaS environment, and it is not a research lab. Our work is connected to critical infrastructure, our 2026 AI roadmap is funded and shared across the company, and quality is a standard we hold each other to.
Why Work With Us
If you want your next role to be the one where your work actually ships and the outcomes are measured in safer crews and more reliable service, we would like to meet you. Bring your curiosity, your craft, and your standards. We will bring the mission, the data, and a team that trusts each other.
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