At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar is looking for an operational focused Microsoft SQL Server DBA who possesses a passion for monitoring, alerting, and tuning.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.
WHAT WE DO- The Rockstar Database Operations team provides operational and development support for critical platforms and services.
- Audit server health, error logs, windows logs, and application performance to take corrective actions if needed.
- Implement HA-DR solutions in tandem with architects and SQL developers using multi-data center best practices.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals to troubleshoot database performance problems.
- Automate day-to-day tasks to increase team productivity.
- Setup and configure SQL Server installations according to best practices.
- Routine patching and upgrading SQL Server installations and FCI clusters.
- Tune and configure SQL backups to maintain RTO and RPO targets.
- Participate in 24/7 operations via on call rotation schedule.
- Document processes and procedures.
- Provide guidance to SQL developers or architects as needed.
- 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
- Knowledge of SQL Server configuration best practices and internals.
- Extensive expertise with SQL backups and recovery.
- Experience with database deployments and source control.
- Strong experience with performance query tuning.
- Advanced T-SQL skills.
- Knowledge of storage, servers, operating systems, and application interaction.
- Experience working in large enterprises environments with high concurrency.
- An understanding of relational database theory.
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Passion for Rockstar Games.
- Knowledge of .NET/C#.
- Knowledge of SSRS and SSIS.
- SQL Sentry.
- Experience with database load testing.
- Knowledge of Splunk searches and dashboards.
- Knowledge of other database technologies.
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
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The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Want to be a part of the team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular and critically-acclaimed games in the world including franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead, and more?
At Rockstar Games, we focus intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would want to play ourselves.
A career at Rockstar Games is about passion and commitment, to the projects and to each other, all while working on some of the most creatively rewarding and challenging projects to be found in any entertainment medium with some of the most talented people in the industry.
We offer successful candidates a highly competitive salary and compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time hires.
Rockstar Games is an equal opportunity employer.
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