Database Administrator

NewRez LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition & Certification reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

NewRez LLC is seeking a Database Administrator to manage database environments and support technical operations. The role involves database maintenance, performance monitoring, and guiding junior team members. This position requires strong experience with SQL Server and Microsoft certification.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) plans, and paid leave options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in administering and managing large databases in complex enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification.
• Authority in SQL Server 2012 and SQL 2008 R2.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for database environments/applications.
• Develop and support backup/restore, disaster recovery, and data replication procedures.
• Participate in the lifecycle of database environments.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SQL Server Integration Services

Project Management

Troubleshooting Strategies

Software Development Lifecycle

Data Warehouse/Data Mart

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

MS Analysis Service

MS Reporting Services

Job description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for database administration, analysis, maintenance, and database management activities or database architecture / design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of database environments/applications, including software installation, database creation, upgrades, patches, problem diagnosis, performance monitoring, database maintenance, process automation, evaluation, and tuning recommendations.
• Develop, implement and support backup/restore, disaster recovery and data replication procedures and exercises.
• Participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments and in the implementation of application requested database code and configuration changes.
• Participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects and processes.
• Evaluate, document, and recommend database-related software products within technical architecture framework.
• Interact with various technology teams regarding work requests submitted.
• Provide technical guidance for junior members of the team and create periodic status reports for management.
• Assist less experienced colleagues by providing technical direction or instruction.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Effectively and accurately convey information to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in administering and managing large databases in complex enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification and an Authority in SQL Server 2012 and SQL 2008 R2 with three years SQL Server Integration Services.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Competent with tool use to manage code management, project management, testing / quality assurance, version control, system development lifecycle control, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of information systems terminology, concepts/practices; networking, distributed computing environment, and trouble‑shooting strategies and concepts.
• Understand a broad range of technologies and able to think in an "enterprise wide" solutions perspective.
• Software development lifecycle using structured processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in at least one of the following technologies: MS Analysis Service, MS Reporting Services, and data warehouse / data mart is preferred.
• Vendor certification in any of the application and/or technologies listed above is desired.
• Mortgage industry systems experience is beneficial.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working on‑site at assigned office location. Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership. Flexibility to work occasional adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand. Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations. Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time. Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls. Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.

Additional Information

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund
• Newrez NOW Corporate Social Responsibility program: volunteer time, matching gifts program, access to grants and nonprofit resources

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.