Sr Database Administrator

Partners Federal Credit Union; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Federal Credit Union in Lake Buena Vista, FL is seeking a Database Administrator to ensure the performance, security, and reliability of our database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. You will manage backups, recovery, monitoring, patching, and capacity planning while collaborating with application, infrastructure, and BI teams.

The role supports SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, and related data tools, with emphasis on DevOps practices, release automation,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering SQL Server and cloud-based DBs.
• Proficient in database backup, recovery, monitoring, and patching.
• Strong collaboration with application, infrastructure, and BI teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database platforms across multiple environments.
• Ensure availability, reliability, and operational stability for production systems.
• Manage performance, capacity, and data security controls.
• Own backup, recovery, and restoration processes.
• Support database changes, releases, and migrations with CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and BI teams to optimize deployments.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

InfluxDB

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

Monitoring

DevOps

CI/CD

Security

Tools

Flyway

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Snowflake

Job description

Love What You Do. We are a mission-driven credit union dedicated to strengthening the financial well-being of our members—and that work begins with our people. Through our relationship with The Walt Disney Company, employees have access to world-class benefits, programs, and unique experiences that enhance both work and life. Combined with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, meaningful development opportunities, and an inclusive culture, you’ll find the support to grow, contribute, and build a career you truly love.

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, performance, security, and reliability of the organization’s database platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. This role supports SQL Server (self-hosted), SQL Server Managed Instance, Azure SQL, Managed PostgreSQL, and InfluxDB to ensure databases are available, scalable, and operating efficiently. The position manages backup and recovery, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, and overall database health. It also supports database change management and release automation using Flyway and GitHub Actions, with Jenkins as a secondary tool where applicable. The DBA partners closely with both the application, infrastructure, and Business Intelligence teams to support deployments, troubleshoot issues, and improve operational standards. This will also require general DevOps responsibilities. This role also contributes to the evaluation of strategic data platforms, including Snowflake, as business needs evolve.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the organization’s database platforms across SQL Server (self-hosted), SQL Server Managed Instance, Azure SQL, Managed PostgreSQL, and InfluxDB environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, and operational stability for production and non-production systems that support business applications, reporting, and data services.
• Manage database performance and capacity to support current operations and future growth requirements.
• Own database backup, recovery, and restoration responsibilities to protect data integrity and support business continuity.
• Monitor overall database health and address operational issues affecting uptime, performance, security, or data access.
• Implement and support database changes, releases, and migrations across environments to enable application and platform updates.
• Maintain database security and access controls to safeguard systems and data in accordance with organizational standards.
• Support patching, maintenance, and lifecycle management of database platforms across on-premises and cloud-hosted environments.
• Partner with application, infrastructure, and Business Intelligence teams to support deployments, resolve incidents, and meet business data needs.
• Support DevOps-related database and overall software activities associated with deployment processes, environment readiness, and release coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and service interruptions to minimize business impact.
• Develop and maintain database operational standards, documentation, and support procedures for consistency and continuity.
• Evaluate and support emerging database and data platform technologies that may be adopted to meet future business needs, including Snowflake

Additional Responsibilities

• Support database environments used for development, testing, staging, and training activities.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance activities affecting database systems and related services