Database Developer Tech Lead

Holman Enterprises; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned, global automotive services organization that values integrity and innovation. In this dynamic role, you will lead technical initiatives as a Database Administrator, optimizing database systems and ensuring robust performance. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance scalability and security while staying at the forefront of Azure cloud technologies. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth and well-being. If you are passionate about database management and seek a rewarding career, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Database Administrator with relational architecture experience.
• Proficient in Azure database management and SQL development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the database team.
• Design and optimize database systems and ensure high availability.

Skills

Database Administration

SQL

Azure Cloud Services

Performance Tuning

ETL Tools

Linux Operating System

Shell Scripting

Windows Server

Automation Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Azure AZ900, DP900, DP-300 training

Azure certifications

Tools

Azure SQL Database

MS Office Programs

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the database development team.
  • Design, develop, and optimize database systems to meet business requirements.
  • Recommends improvements to the database architecture and design to enhance scalability, availability, and security.
  • Collaborates with the DevOps team to automate database deployments and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Documentation:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems and processes.
• Innovation:
  • Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices, and implement improvements as needed.
• Database Development Support:
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Work closely with software developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to integrate database solutions with applications.
  • Perform code reviews to support Database development.
  • Perform database deployments.
  • Optimize database queries and stored procedures for maximum efficiency and performance.
  • Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views to support business logic and application functionality.
  • Perform data modeling, including designing schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships, for both transactional and analytical use cases.
  • Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues reported by application teams.
  • Work closely with application developers to integrate database systems with applications and ensure efficient data flow.
• Azure Cloud Database Management:
  • Configure and manage Azure Databases, including automated backups, replication, and high-availability options.
  • Implement and manage database security, including encryption, access controls, and auditing, to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure disaster recovery strategies are in place, including point-in-time restore and geo-replication for Azure SQL Database.
  • Stay current with Azure database services and industry trends, incorporating new features and best practices as appropriate.
• General Database Support:
  • Provide off-hours support when required.
  • Provide on-site disaster recovery assistance when required.
  • Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint, etc.).
• Azure AZ900, DP900, DP-300 training required.
• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly preferred.

Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years tenure as a Database Administrator experienced with relational architecture and Data Warehouse.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with installing, configuring, and supporting Oracle and/or SQL server database environments.
• Experience with Azure SQL database environments.
• Understanding of Azure ecosystem and database services like Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Key Vault, etc.
• Must be well versed with database procedures to include: installation, configuration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and SQL statement tuning.
• Experience using ETL tools to document and move data as needed.
• Experienced with Linux operating system and shell scripting.
• Experienced with Windows Server operating systems.
• Experienced with scripting languages and automation tools a plus (AI tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and ARM templates).

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgment that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

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