Database Administrator

About You

You’re a fit for the role of Database Engineer if your background includes :

• 5+ years of DBA responsibilities in a MS SQL Server and / or Postgres environment
• 2+ years working experience with AWS and Azure
• Experience leading MS SQL Server and / or Postgres Installation, Configuration and Upgrade efforts
• Performance monitoring and tuning skills are required.
• Experience leading problem solving and analytical efforts in high pressure situations
• Backup / recovery experience including Disaster Recovery planning.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changes in database technology
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team via excellent verbal and written communication, as well as independently toward assigned goals
• Experience with DataDog, ServiceNow
• Experience in scripting languages Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, communication and verbal skills with a strong customer service focus

About the Role.

In this role as Database Engineer, you will :

• Over 5 years managing databases with MS SQL Server and Postgres.
• More than 2 years using AWS and Azure.
• Led efforts in setting up, configuring, and upgrading MS SQL Server and Postgres.
• Skilled in monitoring and improving database performance.
• Experienced in solving problems under pressure.
• Knowledge in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Quick to learn new database technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective team player and communicator, able to work independently too.
• Familiar with tools like DataDog and ServiceNow.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Nice to have skills / education :

• Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science, technical or engineering degree preferred. Work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of education

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What’s in it For You?

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Flexibility & Work-Life Balance : Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

Career Development and Growth : By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Industry Competitive Benefits : We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

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About Us

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