Position Overview:
The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a strategic technical leader responsible for the design, optimization, security, and scalability of enterprise database platforms. This role partners closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure high-performing, resilient, and secure database environments that support mission-critical applications.
This individual serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for SQL Server environments, drives best practices, leads complex initiatives (cloud, automation, modernization), and mentors junior DBAs.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead database architecture & strategy
- Design, implement, and optimize SQL Server database solutions across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure).
- Drive database modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and hybrid architectures.
- Own performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization for large-scale, high-transaction systems.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Architect and maintain HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, replication, backups, failover strategies).
- Ensure business continuity and compliance with uptime SLAs in a 24x7 environment.
- Lead database security strategy including access controls, encryption, auditing, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with security teams to ensure adherence to data governance standards.
- Drive adoption of Azure database services, including performance optimization, cost management, and scaling strategies.
- Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
- Oversee monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Azure Monitor).
- Improve operational processes, documentation, and runbooks for consistency and efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to optimize database interactions and support product delivery.
- Serve as escalation point for complex database issues.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
- Influence technical direction and establish database best practices across the organization.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience administering and optimizing SQL Server environments in enterprise-scale environments
- Deep expertise in SQL Server (2014–2022), including performance tuning, HA/DR, and troubleshooting
- Strong experience with Azure SQL / cloud database platforms, including migration, scaling, and cost optimization
- Experience with hybrid environments and data replication technologies (e.g., Oracle GoldenGate)
- Familiarity with Oracle environments (nice to have, not primary focus)
- Advanced scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
- Strong experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident management tools
- Experience with data warehousing and BI concepts
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of the Nlets fingerprinting background assessment.
Prefered Skills:
- Experience leading database strategy or large-scale transformation projects
- Strong expertise in performance tuning for high-volume transactional systems
- Experience partnering with executive stakeholders or product leadership
- Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code)
Personal Skills and Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical environments
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to lead initiatives independently and influence across teams
- Adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on reliability and quality
Verra Mobility Values
An ideal candidate for this role naturally works in alignment with the Verra Mobility Core Values:
- Own It. We focus on high performance and drive toward breakthrough outcomes. Our employees ensure accountability, optimize and align work, focus on the customer, and cultivate innovation.
- Do What’s Right. We champion integrity and good character. Our team members model ethical behavior, demonstrate good judgment and are courageous.
- Choose Courage Over Comfort. We lean into the conversations, decisions and actions that move the business forward, even when they feel uncomfortable. We challenge assumptions, address issues early and prioritize progress over ease.
- Win Together. We believe in growing and inspiring people together. We seek people who collaborate, value differences, think and act globally, foster an engaging work environment, and recognize and develop others.
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Skills Required
- BA in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years Oracle database administration experience
- 3+ years Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience
- Experience with Exadata (X4-X10), Oracle RAC, ASM
- Experience with RMAN, Data Guard, Active Data Guard, backup and recovery
- Experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication and OCI Goldengate
- Experience migrating on-prem Oracle to OCI (Data Pump, Transportable Tablespaces, RMAN, GoldenGate)
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform / OCI Resource Manager)
- Strong Linux OS administration skills
- Strong scripting skills (OCI CLI, Python, Shell/Bash, Perl)
- SQL and PL/SQL proficiency and SQL performance tuning (AWR/ASH, indexing, execution plan analysis)
- Knowledge of database security, encryption, auditing, vault key management, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Experience managing OEM environments (patching, upgrades)
- Willingness to support 24x7 operations and strong troubleshooting/root-cause analysis skills
- Successful completion of Nlets fingerprinting background assessment
- Basic knowledge of other databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB)
Verra Mobility Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verra Mobility and has not been reviewed or approved by Verra Mobility.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are considered strong, with a 401(k) match that vests immediately and automatic enrollment for new hires. This component stands out alongside financial tools like HSA/FSA options.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and additional family-forming support are highlighted as part of the package. These programs contribute to a perception of comprehensive family support.
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Flexible Benefits — The package offers multiple medical plan options with HSA contributions and a wide array of ancillary programs such as EAP, mental health resources, identity protection, and tuition aid. Breadth and choice are positioned as relative strengths in some teams.
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What We Do
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