Remote Database Administrator — MSSQL & PostgreSQL

OptionMetrics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OptionMetrics, headquartered in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to lead MSSQL and PostgreSQL environments, optimize SQL, and design complex procedures and views. The role includes AWS deployments, data security, backups, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure database reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL optimization skills, PostgreSQL expertise, and hands-on experience with AWS services and Git/GitHub for version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong proficiency in SQL query optimization and performance tuning.
• Expertise in designing and maintaining complex stored procedures, triggers, and views.
• Experience in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL databases.
• Understanding and practical experience with Amazon AWS services, such as EC2, RDS, and S3.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring their stability, availability, and performance.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently, improving system performance and response times.
• Design and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, and views to meet business requirements, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
• Install, configure, and monitor PostgreSQL databases, addressing any issues or errors that arise.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption.
• Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies, minimizing the risk of data loss and ensuring business continuity.
• Utilize Amazon AWS services, such as EC2 and RDS, for database deployments, monitoring, and scaling to meet business demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and system administrators, to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
• Utilize Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development, ensuring proper code management and team coordination.
• Assist in data warehouse design and implementation, including ETL processes and reporting requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon AWS, and related technologies.

Skills

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

SQL optimization

Stored procedures

Security practices

AWS (EC2, RDS, S3)

Git/GitHub

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

AWS

ETL tools

Job description

OptionMetrics, headquartered in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to lead MSSQL and PostgreSQL environments, optimize SQL, and design complex procedures and views. The role includes AWS deployments, data security, backups, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure database reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong SQL optimization skills, PostgreSQL expertise, and hands-on experience with AWS services and Git/GitHub for version control.