Remote Database Administrator

Description:

• The Database Administrator will lead database administration and optimize relational databases, specifically SQL Server.
• Responsibilities include supporting ERP database migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• The role involves conducting database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization for both relational and analytical workloads.
• The administrator will analyze and recommend performance optimization strategies for single and multi-tenant database environments.
• They will assess and recommend VM and disk configurations in cloud platforms like Azure and AWS for optimal performance.
• The position requires helping the DevOps team automate routine database tasks for cloud-hosted and on-premises databases.
• The administrator will set up and maintain database replication strategies, including transactional replication for real-time updates and scaling, ensuring data availability, consistency, and integrity across ERP systems and analytics platforms.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of strong experience in database engineering, administration, and production operations on cloud, specifically with MS SQL.
• Hands-on experience with cloud database solutions and infrastructure in Azure and AWS is required, including optimizing VM and disk configurations for cost and performance.
• Expertise in database performance tuning and optimization is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience with high-availability (HA) clusters, read replica management, and transactional replication.
• Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages, such as Python or Bash, is required.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data quality, data security, and data governance principles and practices is essential.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and database DevOps tools, such as Datadog, Grafana, and Azure Monitor, is expected.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary for this role.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with top IT engineers.
• Employees have the flexibility to control which projects to work on and choose their own pay rate.
• The role provides exposure to innovative cloud solutions and enterprise software development.
• Working with a diverse range of clients, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, allows for a dynamic work environment.