Database Administrator: Data Engineering & Pipelines

47G; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D Construction is seeking a motivated Database Administrator to support and maintain our data platforms and database environments. The role offers growth in data engineering, automation, and data integration across ETL processes and data quality initiatives.

You will ensure reliability, performance, security, and availability while collaborating with analytics and reporting teams to deliver reliable datasets. 2–5 years of experience and strong SQL skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Database Administration or related role.
• Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.
• Understanding of backup, recovery, maintenance and security principles.
• Experience with ETL tools or data integration processes.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and relational design.
• Scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and other database environments.
• Perform database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery support.
• Troubleshoot database performance issues and implement optimizations.
• Manage database security, access controls, and user permissions.
• Support database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability.
• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Support data integration between business apps and data platforms.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data transformations.
• Coordinate data and database projects by defining scope, milestones, timelines, and risks.
• Assist with data cleansing, validation, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to deliver datasets.
• Document database configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Work with stakeholders to support data-related needs.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

SQL development

Database admin

ETL processes

Data warehousing

Automation scripting

Data integration

Analytical skills

PM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Big-D Construction is seeking a motivated Database Administrator to support and maintain our data platforms and database environments. The role offers growth in data engineering, automation, and data integration across ETL processes and data quality initiatives.

You will ensure reliability, performance, security, and availability while collaborating with analytics and reporting teams to deliver reliable datasets. 2–5 years of experience and strong SQL skills are required.