Database Administrator - PostgreSQL & SQL Server (On-Site in MI)

Dewpoint; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewpoint is seeking a Database Administrator for our Enterprise Data team, focusing on PostgreSQL and SQL Server. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience, responsible for installation, patching, security, and capacity management of enterprise DB systems.

Primary duties include monitoring production and non-production environments, managing backups and DR, and developing standard operating procedures to keep the database estate secure and resilient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PostgreSQL and SQL Server DB administration experience.
• Experience managing enterprise database environments and DR/backups.
• Ability to work on-site in Michigan and comply with citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and non-production database systems for stability and performance.
• Respond to automated alerts ensuring integrity and availability of databases.
• Document procedures and train the team on DBA operations.
• Develop and enforce backup, recovery, and DR processes.
• Evaluate new database technologies and help integrate them into the stack.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external users of databases.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation with monthly team coverage.

Skills

PostgreSQL DBA

SQL Server DBA

Scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python/Perl

Job description

Dewpoint is seeking a Database Administrator for our Enterprise Data team, focusing on PostgreSQL and SQL Server. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience, responsible for installation, patching, security, and capacity management of enterprise DB systems.

Primary duties include monitoring production and non-production environments, managing backups and DR, and developing standard operating procedures to keep the database estate secure and resilient.