Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.
Bullhorn is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where hard work and outstanding results are rewarded and celebrated. We value those that exhibit an eagerness to learn and a strong natural desire for continuous improvement and we encourage team members to stretch themselves, acknowledge challenges and learn from them. With a strong focus on growth, we provide ample opportunities for career development and prioritize promoting from within. We believe that leaders should care deeply about the development of their employees at all levels, emphasizing emotional intelligence and accountability. Our leaders collaborate closely to ensure the success of their teams, and we work together to achieve shared goals, creating a challenging and rewarding workplace for everyone.
About the Role
Bullhorn is looking for a problem-solving database-focused technologist to become our next Senior Database Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of business critical products and solutions for Bullhorn’s production environment utilizing primarily MS SQL Server for a global customer base, while ensuring 24/7 availability. The position will require a deep understanding of database administration, data backup & recovery, security, query tuning, maintenance and configuration. The ideal candidate will have proven technical experience with a solid foundation of database administration skills, along with a positive attitude.
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will:
- Install, design, and maintain database system software and implement database security.
- Monitor and analyze database performance, identify database current and future performance bottlenecks, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of database systems/processes. Work with development teams to tune and optimize queries.
- Develop, implement, and test database backup and recovery policies and procedures.
- Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.
- Create and maintain documentation for SQL database policies, procedures, and processes.
- Provide technical leadership on all stages of database implementation and/or database-related deployments, including development and maintenance of strategic, architectural, and tactical plans for the database environments
- Troubleshoot performance and non-performance related issues either independently or in conjunction with other DBAs.
- Manage technology projects from initiation to completion.
- Ensure 24/7 availability, security & integrity of the production application environment. This includes participation in 24/7 on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
- Participate in continuous business process redesign to improve internal operations.
This job might be for you if you have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology\Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 5-7+ total years of experience with database administration with a focus on MS SQL Server 2016-2022
- 3-5 years of experience with MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL
- Extensive experience with query tuning and database performance optimization
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Azure PaaS SQL offerings
- Experience in SQL Server High Availability, Log Shipping and Replication
- Experience in automation and managing large database environments
- Proficiency in PowerShell and\or Python scripting
- Strong communication and writing skills to manage stakeholder relationships in a challenging & high-pressure environment
Bonus points for:
- Experience with LINUX server is a plus
- Experience maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical application in a SaaS environment
- Experience with Windows Server administration
Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five Core Values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.
We are a people-first culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and respected. We're looking for smart, forward-thinking individuals who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. If you're someone who thrives in a casual, yet fast-paced and agile environment, we'd love to have you join us.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests unlimited paid time off for full-time employees and quarterly paid volunteer days provide generous flexibility for time away. Additional paid time such as sick leave, holidays, and bereavement (where applicable) further expands time-off options.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are described as comprehensive, supported by disability and life insurance, mental health benefits, and FSA options. Feedback also highlights wellness-focused resources that help sustain employees in higher-stress roles.
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Parental & Family Support — A generous parental leave policy for birth or adoption, EAP referrals for childcare and elder care, and fertility benefits signal robust support for families. Time off varies by caregiver role and country but is framed as meaningful and accessible.
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Bullhorn® is the global leader in software for the staffing industry. More than 10,000 companies rely on Bullhorn’s cloud-based platforms to power their staffing processes from start to finish. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the world, Bullhorn is founder-led and employs more than 1500 people globally.
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Bullhorn has a start-up culture with the stability of an established, founder-led, investor-backed organization. Our teams are agile, innovative, and productive with a focus on impact, externally and internally. Join our team to be part of a high-energy, fast-paced, tech environment that helps put hundreds of thousands of people to work each year.
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