Senior Cloud Database Administrator

WHO WE NEED :
We're currently looking for a SQL Server Cloud Database Administrator with 8+ years of experience to join our high-performing Development team and provide our customers with quality service. If you're a fit, the following things should sound like you:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a SQL Server database administrator, preferably in a cloud environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relational database management systems (SQL Server).
• In-depth knowledge of performance tuning and optimization in SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure & AWS
• Experience with Microsoft Azure is a plus.
• Proficiency in database administration tools and utilities for Azure SQL Database.
• Strong understanding of database security and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of other RDBMS systems (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Certification in cloud platforms (Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Bicep, Terraform) and configuration management systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :
1. Database Design and Implementation

• Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and views to meet application requirements.
• Configure elastic pools, databases, and replicas for optimal performance and scalability.

2. Database Maintenance and Monitoring

• Monitor elastic pool and individual database performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and data corruption.

3. High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Configure and manage database replication, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and test contingency plans for handling database outages and system failures.

4. Automation and Scripting:

• Support and maintain provisioning, configuring, and managing database and elastic pool resources.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks for deploying and scaling database infrastructure.
• Streamline repetitive tasks and workflows through scripting and automation.

5. Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and database dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to developers, QA engineers, and system administrators.

Part of our mission statement is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that happy employees make for a better company, so we take care of them. Here are a few of the perks we offer:

• Flexibility for you to work in-office, hybrid, or remote.
• Medical and Dental Premiums.
• On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, 200-meter track, etc.
• Dog-friendly campus.
• 401K with match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• And more!

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