Database Administrator

Ethereum Technologies; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies is seeking a Database Administrator on our Enterprise Data team with a focus on PostgreSQL and SQL Server. You will be responsible for the installation, patching, security, and capacity management of PostgreSQL and SQL Server database management systems for the enterprise.

Key duties include monitoring day-to-day operations of production and non-production environments, responding to alerts, and developing robust procedures for backup, recovery, and automation.

Qualifications

• Requires PostgreSQL DBA experience, preferably with EDB.
• Requires SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors day-to-day production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth operation of all environments.
• Responds to automated alerts to maintain integrity and stability of database systems.
• Develops and maintains work instructions for enterprise database systems training.
• Develops processes to monitor performance and integrity including backup and recovery and automation of routine tasks.
• Evaluates and oversees implementation of new database technologies and their integration into the landscape.
• Ensures business recovery and disaster recovery processes are developed and maintained.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external users of the databases.
• On-call support 24x7 on a monthly rotation.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl); supports MS Windows Server or Unix environments.
• Performance tuning for OLTP and Data Warehouse; experience with backups, HA solutions, and cloud migration.
• Ability to work autonomously and coordinate with multiple teams; strong communication skills and problem-solving.

Skills

PostgreSQL DBA

SQL Server DBA

Scripting for automation

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

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.