Senior SQL Database Administrator

SofterWare, Inc.; Alaska; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established firm that champions the success of nonprofits. As a Senior SQL Database Administrator, you'll leverage your expertise in SQL Server to optimize database performance and ensure data integrity. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and gives back to the community. With a strong commitment to diversity and employee well-being, you'll thrive in a culture that encourages growth and collaboration. If you're passionate about making a positive impact while advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Time off for volunteering

Matching gifts program

Military Leave

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SQL Server administration and database design.
• Expert in performance optimization and configuration best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor SQL Server databases to ensure security and integrity.
• Collaborate with teams on database projects and support production issues.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Performance Optimization

Database Design

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL

Azure VM

Azure Managed Instances

Job description

Landing on the Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace list an incredible 11 times over the past 13 years, SofterWare offers employees challenging and rewarding careers centered around championing the growth and success of the nonprofits organizations that make our world a better place.

STAYING HAPPY AND HEALTHY

We mean it when we say we value our employees’ health and happiness on and off the clock. COVID-19 forced many of our employees to work from home, which we have fully encouraged and helped them do. This transition has been a seamless one, as we have been rated #1 in the work-life balance category on the Top Workplaces list. From flexible scheduling to scheduled remote work days, our policies support our employees’ ability to take care of business both personally and professionally.

Even while remote, our culture thrives through the work of our committees, which welcome everyone’s participation and contributions. Our committees include Diversity and Inclusion, SofterWare Women’s Network, Wellness, and SofterWare Gives Back (our company-sponsored social good and volunteer program).

EVERYONE BELONGS

Here at SofterWare, we follow the lead of the organizations we’re so privileged to serve by celebrating diversity and supporting a work environment where everyone has an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

SofterWare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

This stance is more than a policy; it is a commitment reflected in our recruiting, hiring, and training practices and in our company culture. We look forward to growing the diverse community that supports our customers and we encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to join us.

Our benefits package includes:

1. Quarterly incentive bonus
2. Paid time off
3. Time off for volunteering and community service
4. Matching gifts program
5. Military Leave
6. 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing retirement plan
7. Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance
8. Pre-tax coverage for dependents and voluntary benefits
9. Short-term disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Wellness Program

Vacancy Name: Senior SQL Database Administrator

Vacancy No: VN322

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

This position is only available for W2 Employees. Please note that in order to be a W2 Employee, you must reside in one of the following states: PA, NJ, NH, DE, CO, SD, TX, WY, AK, FL or Canada.

About SofterWare

SofterWare is a dynamic, established company that builds multiple software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for clients whose dedication to bettering the world brings meaning to the work we do every day. Thousands of nonprofit organizations look to DonorPerfect software to effectively leverage their donor data, launch impactful fundraising campaigns, and grow the community that supports their cause.

Life at SofterWare

• See the positive impact of your work by helping causes you care about
• Be part of a company culture that values work-life balance and giving back to local organizations together as a team.
• Work for a company that has been named a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region 9 times and made the Inc. 5000 list for fastest-growing private companies 8 times in the last decade.

Your Role as a Senior Database Administrator:

The Senior Database Administrator is an expert in SQL Server database systems, configuration best practices, and performance optimizations. They are responsible for proactively monitoring production database systems, resolving performance issues, optimizing existing systems, and collaborating with the development and operations teams. They coordinate database deployment tasks with project managers and work closely with the development and operations teams on database projects. They serve as an authority on database best practices and inform proper database design, implementation, configuration, security, backup, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer database environments to ensure availability, security, integrity, and recovery
• Ensure consistent configuration of all database servers and adherence to configuration best practices
• Monitor production database systems and proactively mitigate performance and configuration issues
• Ensure appropriate SQL maintenance plans are implemented, scheduled, optimized, and run
• Analyze database performance, identify performance bottlenecks, implement optimization strategies through indexing, query tuning, and other techniques
• Proactively plan for and lead projects for database growth, updates, upgrades, security enhancements, performance enhancements, and scalability enhancements
• Support the IT/Operations team on production issues, deployments, server maintenance, Disaster Recovery (DR), backups, and other production service requests
• Support development team activities including but not limited to: creating new databases, performing database backups, restores, and deployments, troubleshooting connectivity issues, assigning permissions, and informing system designs
• Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures to ensure data availability in the event of system failure or disaster
• Collaborate with the analytics team to define and implement data warehousing strategies
• Participate in regular sprint planning, retrospectives, daily scrum, and other group functions as part of agile development teams
• Serve as a database authority and mentor team members on database best practices to inform proper database design and performant SQL implementations
• Implement database changes and upgrades while minimizing downtime and data disruption
• Position may require off-hour work during releases, outages, or other critical initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Expert managing Microsoft SQL Server implementations in a large-scale multi-tenant enterprise environment
• Expert in diagnosing performance and configuration issues
• Expert in Microsoft SQL Server configuration best practices including operating systems, security, disk, memory, and processing
• The ideal candidate:
• Will be able to work independently as well as in a group
• Will suggest improvements to both the technology and business functionality of the product
• Will estimate work activity and deliver high-quality, low-defect engineering work product within established timelines and will ensure effective information flow throughout
• Will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, good time management, and decision-making capabilities

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing databases in an enterprise environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent in a related field
• Experience working with Azure VM, Azure SQL, Azure Managed instances

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SofterWare is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. SofterWare complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.