Database Administrator

Valiant Technologies LLC; Okemos (MI); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Database Administrator on our Enterprise Data team focusing on PostgreSQL and SQL Server in Michigan. You will manage installation, patching, security, and capacity planning for enterprise databases and participate in on-call rotations.

You will leverage scripting (BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl) to automate maintenance in Windows or Unix environments, and contribute to high-availability and cloud migration efforts across OLTP and DW contexts.

Formación

• PostgreSQL DBA experience, preferably with EDB.
• SQL Server DBA experience.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors production and non-production database systems for smooth operation.
• Creates and responds to automated alerts ensuring integrity and stability.
• Develops and maintains procedures for backup, recovery, and maintenance.
• Evaluates new database technologies and integrates them into the landscape.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external users.
• On-call 24x7 shared with team on a monthly rotation.
• Tuning performance for OLTP and data warehouse environments.

Conocimientos

Database administration

Autonomy

Communication skills

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

BASH

KSH

PowerShell

Python

Perl

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Database Administrator on our Enterprise Data team with a focus on PostgreSQL and SQL Server. responsible for the installation, patching, security, and capacity management of PostgreSQL and SQL Server database management systems for the enterprise.

Must have Technical Skills:

• PostgreSQL database administrator experience, preferably with EDB
• SQL Server database administrator experience

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors the day-to-day activities of production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth operation of all environments. This includes space administration within the database and at the operating system level to ensure the database systems perform properly and without disruption.
• Creates and responds to automated alerts that ensure the integrity and stability of database systems.
• Develops and maintains work instructions in support of enterprise database systems to ensure that the entire database administration team has been sufficiently trained on the operation and creation of the database systems that we support
• Develops processes and procedures to monitor the performance and integrity of database systems. These processes and procedures include backup and recovery, automation of typically manual activities, as well as the health and general operational readiness of the systems.
• Evaluates, recommends, and oversees implementation of new database-related technologies and ensures smooth integration into the enterprise’s technology landscape.
• Ensures the development and maintenance of business recovery and disaster recovery processes.
• Provides technical assistance and support to both internal and external users of the corporation’s databases.
• 24.x 7 on call support shared with team member on a monthly rotation
• Position requires proficiency with scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl; experience developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment.
• perfomance tuning of database systems supporting both OLTP and Data Warehouse environments; proficiency with backup and recovery software products and concepts; experience with high availability solutions for database systems; experience with Cloud database migration and administration.
• ability to work autonomously and with multiple teams when necessary to triage database system performance issues; ability to provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements; strong written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to think outside the box.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.