Database Administrator

We are looking for a talented energetic and detail-oriented Mid-Level Database Administrator (DBA) with deep SQL optimization experience to join our growing team. Over the past two years our organization successfully transitioned from an on-premises datacenter to 100% in the AWS cloud. In this role you will be part of a geographically dispersed DBA team responsible for managing our fully cloud-native database environment. You will work closely with IT Engineering QA and Data & Analytics teams to modernize maintain and improve our data architecture.

A deep understanding of SQL robust cloud database management skills and independent problem-solving abilities are essential for this role. While our ecosystem is heavily focused on PostgreSQL experience maintaining or migrating legacy SQL Server environments is highly valued.

Role and Responsibilities

• Cloud Database Management: Create configure monitor and maintain PostgreSQL database servers within AWS ensuring high availability health and security across production QA and development environments.
• Security & Access Control: Manage IAM and database access control at various security levels conducting periodic audits to maintain compliance.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Oversee automated backup and recovery systems using native tools and AWS automated processes; maintain and regularly test disaster recovery procedures.
• Maintenance & High Availability: Perform regular maintenance patching and major version upgrades with minimal downtime using cloud-native strategies.
• Replication & Scaling: Configure support and monitor database replication (including Aurora Read Replicas and logical replication) to ensure data durability and performance.
• Developer Support & Optimization: Collaborate with engineering teams to assist with schema design deployment processes and advanced query optimization.
• Code Review: Peer-review developer-written SQL code to ensure efficiency security and adherence to database standards.
• Performance Tuning: Analyze complex performance bottlenecks to determine the best solution whether through index strategies query rewriting or server-side configuration changes.
• Cross-Platform Support: Maintain and support existing Microsoft SQL Server environments as required by the business.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation to ensure enterprise reliability.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent work-related experience.
• Database Experience: 46 years of hands-on experience administering production PostgreSQL environments.
• Dual-Engine Familiarity: Proven foundational or working experience with Microsoft SQL Server alongside your primary PostgreSQL skillset.
• AWS Cloud Expertise: 4 years of experience managing managed database services including AWS Aurora RDS EC2 database hosting and infrastructure monitoring via Datadog.
• Backup Tooling: Proficiency with database backup tools such as pgdump pgrestore and AWS Snapshots.
• Advanced SQL Development (Required): Must be highly proficient in reading writing and optimizing complex SQL. This includes:
  • Comprehensive understanding of join operations and indexing strategies.
  • Expert use of Common Table Expressions (CTEs) and aggregate functions.
  • Proficiency with Advanced Analytical Functions (Window Functions).
• Scripting Automation: Moderate to advanced scripting skills in BASH Shell Python or PowerShell for automation and task scheduling.
• Core Competencies:
  • Solid understanding of database design principles (Entity-Relationship Model).
  • Familiarity with capacity planning and resource allocation in a high-growth cloud environment.
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with extreme attention to detail.
  • Excellent technical communication critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision and a zest for adapting to evolving cloud technologies.

Additional Information :

At SquareTrade youll have access to:  

• Medical dental and vision coverage with network optionality and the ability to contribute to a savings account (HSA or FSA)   
• Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and contributions into your company-sponsored pension 
• $75/month budget to help prioritize your physical wellbeing 
• $80/month stipend to subsidize connectivity costs 
• Mental health resources including free 1:1 therapy coaching sessions and digital resources 
• Supportive leave policies 
• Flexible Time Off Policy in addition to 9 Company Holidays 
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per year to further your personal educational advancement desires 
• Hybrid work arrangements with regular investment in gatherings/offsites to spend time together as team 
• Various corporate perks and discounts 

This role is a hybrid role associated with our Denver Office.

SquareTrade estimates the possible base compensation for this role if hired in the Danver Colorado to be in the range : $145K - 160K

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time