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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Vbscript, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Database Servers, Disaster Recovery, Document-Oriented Databases, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Power BI, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Tableau (Software), Transact-SQL, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, Database Replication, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://barrywehmiller.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BWCareers/job/St-Louis-MO/Database-Administrator_R022110 ## About the Role * Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or foreign equivalent); and 7 years of relevant experience. * Employer will accept any combination of educational degrees equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Must have: * 7 years of experience managing and administering SQL Server databases, specifically in Azure cloud and on premises environments. * 7 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery technologies along with data replication technologies. * 7 years of experience identifying and resolving performance issues across the full SQL Server stack, including OS-level analysis in both dedicated and virtualized environments. * 7 years of experience configuring proactive monitoring for SQL databases using built-in tools and third-party solutions, including SolarWinds DPA and IDERA Diagnostics. * 7 years of experience implementing data quality and security best practices to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives. * 2 years of experience designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting ETL/ELT data pipelines on premise and cloud environments. * 2 years of experience programming and scripting languages including T-SQL, PL SQL, Power Shell, JavaScript, and VB Script. * 2 years of experience with business intelligence tools including SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and Tableau. * 2 years of experience with relational database management systems including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. ## Description The Database Administrator will be responsible for setting and maintaining scalable database standards within Barry-Wehmiller, along with providing support and administration to the global Barry-Wehmiller enterprise database install base. Specific position duties include: * Install and maintain the performance of database servers. * Develop processes for optimizing database security. * Set and maintain database standards. * Manage database access. * Install, upgrade, and manage database applications. * Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors. * Recommend and implement emerging database technologies. * Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards. * Develop alerts and thresholds and work to put in mechanisms to react to them. * Create automation for repeating database tasks. * Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user's specialized role. * Design and implement databases in accordance to end user's information needs and views. * Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards. * Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity. * Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required. * Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. ## Related Videos - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Database DevOps with Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/145-database-devops-with-containers) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)