Sr. Database Administrator

Axos Bank; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

3 weeks’ Vacation

401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match

Employee Mortgage Loan Program

Job summary

Axos Bank in Centennial, CO is looking for a SQL DBA with hands-on Databricks experience to support and optimize enterprise data platforms. The role requires strong database administration skills and experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and automation. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience as a SQL DBA and familiarity with data pipelines and ETL processes. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including medical and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Spark.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization and troubleshooting.
• Manage backups, restores and high availability solutions.
• Ensure database security, integrity and compliance.
• Develop and manage data pipelines using Databricks.

Skills

SQL performance tuning

Database optimization

Databricks

Python

PowerShell

Spark (PySpark/Scala)

ETL processes

AWS or Azure exposure

Tools

SQL Server

Databricks

Spark (PySpark/Scala)

Job description

Target Range

$120,000.00 /Yr. - $145,000.00 /Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 12.5%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 12.5%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi‑annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

We are seeking a SQL DBA with hands‑on Databricks experience to support and optimize enterprise data platforms. This role combines strong database administration expertise with modern data engineering capabilities, focusing on performance, scalability and reliability.

This role will be onsite and available at any of the posted locations to include:

• San Diego, CA
• Irvine, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Centennial, CO
• Las Vegas, NV

Remote or Hybrid is not available.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization and troubleshooting
• Manage backups, restores and high availability (HA/DR) solutions
• Ensure database security, integrity and compliance
• Develop and manage data pipelines using Databricks
• Work with large‑scale data processing using Spark (PySpark/Scala)
• Support ETL/ELT workflows and data transformations
• Optimize data processing for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support data platform initiatives

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and database optimization
• Automate Database server maintenance tasks through TSQL, PowerShell, and Python
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks
• Experience with Spark (PySpark/Scala)
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipelines
• Exposure to AWS or Azure cloud environments

Preferred

• Experience with Delta Lake or data lake architecture
• DB2, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Familiarity with CI/CD or DevOps tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self‑Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital‑first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology‑driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Pre‑Employment Background Check and Drug Test

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre‑employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E‑Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.