Database Administrator - PostgreSQL & SQL Server (On-Call)

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a Database Administrator for our Enterprise Data team focusing on PostgreSQL and SQL Server.

You will handle installation, patching, security, and capacity management across enterprise DBMS environments in a full-time role based in Michigan. The role requires experience with PostgreSQL (EDB preferred) and SQL Server, on-call rotation, and scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python or Perl to automate maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors the day-to-day activities of production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth operation of all environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• 24x7 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.
• performance 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.

Skills

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a Database Administrator for our Enterprise Data team focusing on PostgreSQL and SQL Server.

You will handle installation, patching, security, and capacity management across enterprise DBMS environments in a full-time role based in Michigan. The role requires experience with PostgreSQL (EDB preferred) and SQL Server, on-call rotation, and scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python or Perl to automate maintenance tasks.