SQL Server Database Administrator

Shipcom; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Engaging and supportive work culture

Remote work options

Job summary

Shipcom is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our development team. You will keep SQL Server databases up and running 24/7, optimize performance, and ensure seamless data flow for internal applications.

You will lead database design, participate from conception to deployment, and drive reliability across the IoT product line while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in SQL Server with performance and tuning expertise.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting SQL Server databases including security patching and memory utilization.
• Knowledge of load balancing, query optimization, and database schema design.
• Experience with large multi-terabyte production databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day database system administration, including backups, security maintenance and performance tuning.
• Create, update and maintain database objects in coordination with the development team.
• Create, review and maintain code in database systems for upgrades and optimizations.
• Upgrade, configure and monitor server and database performance; plan capacity.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans; ensure production SQL servers are reliable.
• Perform data analysis and reporting tasks as needed.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance Tuning

Backup/Recovery

PowerShell scripting

Database design

Migration/Upgrades

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

VM/SAN environment

Job description

About The Role

Shipcom is looking for a highly skilled

• Open Position

SQL Server Database Administrator

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Houston, Shipcom HQ

About The Role

Shipcom is looking for a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) who will take on a key role on our development team. As a DBA, you will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7, optimize the database and the data model. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the application, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Given Shipcom’s progress in the IoT division, we expect you to grow quickly; as a technical leader on the team, you will drive the design and development of the database which is the core of the product experience. You will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small team and have a large impact across different sides of the business as it advances quickly to meet customer demand. As an integral member on the team, you will have a massive impact on our product’s success.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Perform day to day database system administration, including daily checklists, backup verification, log review, security maintenance, performance tuning (analysis, indexing, updating statistics, etc.)
• Create, update, and maintain database objects in coordination with our development team
• Create, review, and maintain code in our database systems to optimize, standardize and/or prepare for upgrades
• Upgrade, configure and maintain server and database monitoring software to baseline system performance and proactively identify (and remedy) potential issues. Resource monitoring and capacity planning
• Review, test, update, and document detailed disaster recovery/business continuity plans for key production SQL Servers (database mirroring, log shipping, replication, clustering) in a VM/SAN environment
• Perform database backup and recovery as required, including periodic testing
• Reviews, tests, and recommends and installs upgrades of database software, including patches and major releases
• Performs data analysis and other reporting tasks. This involves data investigation and cleansing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of Experience that includes performance and tuning expertise in SQL Server. Demonstrates knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories in own discipline, and has extensive knowledge of principles and concepts in other functions
• Administer and troubleshoot SQL Server databases including security patching, SQL tuning, Instance tuning, memory utilization, highly skilled in identifying and resolving complex query bottlenecks
• Load balancing, Query optimization, Database & Schema design and Database performance tuning
• Experience with optimizing and supporting large multi-terabyte production databases
• Exceptional Analytic / Problem-solving / Troubleshooting expertise and attention to detail
• Strong skills in PowerShell scripting
• MCSE/MCSA certifications preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with an ability to multitask across teams, projects, and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence and initiative without daily interaction with management
• Being passionate about what you do and a get-things-done attitude to make your product and team successful

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Engaging and supportive work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options