Senior Database Administrator (Las Vegas)

Bluestorm Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestorm Limited in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Senior Database Administrator for a permanent role on our client’s sportsbook and online casino platform. The Sr DBA will own database performance, integrity and security and contribute to planning, version control and user support.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining PostgreSQL or other databases, managing replication and backups, enforcing security, HA, DR, and monitoring performance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of database design and data management principles.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database replication.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain PostgreSQL or other databases on servers.
• Manage replication, backups and recovery procedures.
• Monitor performance and optimize SQL/PL/pgSQL.
• Enforce security policies and data protection.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot issues and support users.

Skills

SQL / PL/pgSQL

Database design

Security/compliance

Tools

PostgreSQL

Replication

Backups

Monitoring

Job description

Our client is a global leader in Sportsbook and Online Casinoand they are now looking at scaling up their Las Vegas operations. They're seeking an experienced Senior Database Administratorto join their team on a permanent basis (Las Vegas).

About the Role:

The Senior Database Administrator (Sr DBA) will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the databases. DBA will be involved in the planning and development and version controlling of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. DBA will ensure data remains consistent across the database, data is clearly defined, applications and users access data concurrently and data security and recovery is under control.

Responsibilities:

Server Management

• Installing, configuring and maintaining PostgreSQL or any used database tools on the server
• Installing, configuring and managing replication databases
• Performing Database backup & recovery procedures. Creating backups, testing backups sustainability

Database Management

• Managing access configuration on every instance of the databases
• Implementing database monitoring & automation
• Monitoring database performances, debugging of SQL and PL/pgSQL code
• Identifying low perform queries and performance tuning
• Owning security compliance
• Mitigating database-oriented risks and creating policies for high availability on databases
• Implementing high-availability, clustering and replication for databases, performance and capacity
• Managing data and database versions
• Implementing DR procedures
• Other job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills
• Experience in data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Business awareness and understanding of business requirements
• Understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.

Our client and it's brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The client does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.