Senior Lead Database Administrator

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Database Administrator with extensive experience in SQL server and Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems that meet our business needs. You will work closely with other IT professionals, developers, and end-users to ensure that database systems are performing optimally and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:

• Database Administration: Manage, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases in production, test, and development environments.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization: Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures to enhance database performance.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR): Implement and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, database mirroring, log shipping, and replication strategies.
• Backup & Recovery: Ensure robust database backup strategies, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, including access control, encryption, and audit compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve database performance and integrity issues.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain PowerShell and T-SQL scripts for automation of database tasks.
  Performance tuning experience is must.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth and plan for storage and infrastructure scaling.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure database efficiency and reliability.

Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database architecture, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines.

• Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Expertise in SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 and Azure SQL Database.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups, Replication, Mirroring, Log Shipping.
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (Azure SQL, AWS)
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, or SentryOne.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.