Database Administrator (DBA)

TechDigital Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and support various database platforms, ensuring their reliability and performance. The candidate will collaborate with application engineers and participate in database strategy and operational excellence.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with experience in performance tuning and backup strategies. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and effective collaboration across teams. Join us to drive impactful database solutions and innovations.

Qualifications

• Experience administering one or more database platforms.
• Familiarity with database backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Scripting (Python, Shell, PowerShell)

Data integrity and security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

DB2 z/OS

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Netezza

Job description

Data Analytics; Power Apps; MS SQL; Power Automate; ServiceNow; PowerBI; SQL

Job Details:

• Digital Workplace (DW) enables all colleagues to do exceptional work in a complex, dynamic, and evolving environment.
• You will work within our TechCare Operations: Blueprint team, partnering closely with database engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise database platforms.
• You will support mission-critical systems and help drive database strategy, standards, and operational excellence.

Critical Focus Areas

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems to ensure high availability and performance
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely manner
• Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with enterprise standards
• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and scalability initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support application deployments and database changes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support database platforms (e.g., DB2 z/OS, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Netezza) across development, test, and production environments
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades
• Monitor database performance and proactively tune queries, indexes, and configurations
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions (e.g., replication, clustering)
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
• Partner with application and product teams to review database designs and ensure optimal data structures
• Enforce database security standards, including access controls, encryption, and auditing
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell)
• Document database configurations, processes, and operational procedures
• Support data migrations, releases, and environment refreshes
• Participate in on-call support rotations and incident response

Education & Experience

• Database administration experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience such as:
• Experience administering one or more database platforms (e.g., DB2 z/OS, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Netezza)
• Familiarity with database backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience with scripting/automation (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile or other rapid application development methodologies
• Understanding of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools
• Knowledge of cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.)
• Experience with data modeling and database design principles
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and big data platforms

High-Performing Behaviors

• Proactively identifies and resolves database performance and reliability issues
• Challenges the status quo and drives continuous improvement in database operations
• Stays current with database technologies, tools, and industry trends
• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborates effectively across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and strong problem-solving skills
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and operational needs

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong understanding of database administration concepts (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, and availability)
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex database issues
• Knowledge of data structures, indexing strategies, and query optimization
• Understanding of metadata management and database architecture