Senior Database Administrator

VITAS Healthcare; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in New York is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise DB systems. The role covers SQL Server and distributed databases, ensuring 24x7 availability, performance tuning, and automation via scripting.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams to guarantee data integrity and smooth deployment across on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of DBA experience with SQL Server, familiar with PostgreSQL/CockroachDB,

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
• Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases (PostgresSQL, CockroachDB).
• Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
• Experience with sql scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
• Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
• Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
• Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
• Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
• Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

CockroachDB

Linux scripting

Containerization

Data pipelines

SSIS

On-prem to Cloud

24x7 support

Education

Associate’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Kingswaysoft

SSIS

Flink

Kafka

Job description

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience

• Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
• Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases. PostgresSQL, CockroachDB is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
• Experience with sql scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
• Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
• Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
• Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
• Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
• Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions
• Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.

Education

• Associate’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.

Certification & Licensure

• None required for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.