Senior DBA Engineer (MS SQL Server) REQ_110

3Pillar; Toluca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacations as per law from first year

Discretionary Time Off

Major Medical Insurance

Life Insurance (optional)

Home office

Udemy - E-learning

Job summary

3Pillar Global is seeking a Senior MS SQL DBA Engineer to lead database architecture and operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on large, strategic programs and drive automation for data pipelines and storage. The role emphasizes MS SQL Server, AWS RDS, and cloud-native approaches in a global setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of SQL DBA experience, strong English communication, and a passion for high-availability solutions in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL DBA / database administrator.
• Experience building high-availability database solutions to meet stakeholder needs.
• Configure, maintain, optimize databases with data access controls to prevent losses.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support large, distributed projects with tight collaboration with our IT Services team.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve database performance, data stores and pipelines.
• Drive and promote database best practices, and provide training to platform teams on data integration.
• Ensure effective communication with client stakeholders on project status and recommendations.
• Engage in agile governance and deliver in line with architecture and quality standards.

Skills

SQL Expert

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

Cloud (AWS RDS)

Agile Methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering / CS / IT

AWS Database Specialty

Azure Database Administrator Associate

Tools

MS SQL Server

AWS RDS

AWS EC2

Cloud Development Kit (CDK) Python

Job description

Senior MS SQL DBA Engineer

Elevate your expertise to new heights at 3Pillar, the premier destination for trailblazing senior software engineers like yourself. Picture collaborating with industry leaders, spearheading transformative projects that redefine urban living, establishing new media channels for enterprise companies, or driving innovation in healthcare. Our mission is to revolutionize the tech landscape, and your skills are integral to achieving this ambitious goal.

Your role extends beyond the realm of code composition; you will architect transformative solutions that reshape entire industries. Join us and spearhead the charge toward a tech future that transcends the ordinary.

Key Responsibilities

• Support interdisciplinary projects involving large numbers of developers and consultants,
• while working very tightly with our internal IT Services team
• Identify automation opportunities and drive automation to increase database, data stores
• and data pipelines performance and value-add
• Drive and champion database best practices, their knowledge management and facilitate training to platform teams on database technologies and data integration methodologies
• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.
• Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.
• Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
• Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.
• Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.
• Read and write Cloud Development Kit (CDK) code in Python to support infrastructure deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience/expertise in the following areas specified below*:
• SQL Database
• SQL RDS
• Nice to have postgresql
• Build database solutions of high availability and quality align to internal stakeholder requirements
• Configure, maintain, optimize databases and ensure data access and infrastructure controls are in place to safeguard against data losses and data breaches
• Assist developers in identifying and correcting database-related issues. Support platform owners in driving efficiency of database procedures for responsible business applications
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Manage and monitor DB performance, database health and security posture
• Perform regular database maintenance, patches, data quality checks and troubleshooting activities
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Strong understanding of MS SQL Server architecture and administration.
• Good understanding of AWS services, specifically EC2 and RDS.
• Good understanding of related Microsoft technologies, such as Active Directory.
• Location preference for candidates based in South and Central America.

Additional Experience Desired

• Unit Testing
• Working in the AWS Cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information
• Technology, or related quantitative field
• AWS Certified: AWS Database Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• 5+ years of relevant working experience, preferably in the financial industry
• Practical experience of at least one common Enterprise Agile Framework e.g., Kanban, AFe, SCRUM, etc.
• Practical experience with Database Access Management and Database Security (DB Hardening, DB Audit, DB Policies, etc.)
• Practical experience with MS SQL Server database administration including management
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• Always On Availability
• Practical experience MS SQL Server performance optimization
• Excellent communicator with team-oriented approach

Benefits

• Vacations. According to the law from your first anniversary
• Discretionary Time Off (employees are able to take time off when necessary)*
• 26 days of Christmas bonus
• 75% vacation bonus
• Foo coupons
• Major Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance (optional)
• Savings Box (optional)
• Law benefits: IMSS, Afore, Infonavit
• Home office
• Udemy - E-learning

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

• You will be part of a global team , learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams.
• We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.
• Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.

Join us and be a part of a global tech community!

Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam!