We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Lead System Database Administrator, you'll oversee, secure, and optimize our database environments across production and non-production settings. In this role, you'll own impactful, high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment, using cutting-edge maintenance strategies to ensure peak application performance.
What you'll do as a Lead System DBA
- Maintain, monitor, and secure the organization's production and non-production PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MS SQL databases in high-volume, multi-instance environments.
- Utilize state-of-the-art concepts and employ advanced maintenance techniques to maximize application availability.
- Proactively oversee database health, performance, and integrity, taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Define and implement an effective database backup and data retention strategy.
- Participate in the assessment, implementation, migration, and testing of database tools and third-party products, including upgrades to newer database versions.
- Provide on-call support for production environments on a shared DBA rotation.
- Provide 24/7 support for various activities including Database maintenance, Application Releases, Application Database upgrades, DBMS upgrades, and Disaster Recovery.
What you'll bring
- Solid knowledge of SQL Server and MongoDB infrastructures, including index management and database components.
- Skilled in performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring and troubleshooting tools for enhanced database efficiency.
- Proficiency with AWS or Google Cloud, and experience in cloud-based database management and deployment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to users in both written and verbal English.
- Coding ability in languages such as T-SQL, Python, Ansible, or PowerShell, supporting database automation and scripting needs.
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We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players.
We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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