Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / SQL Server)

DATAMAXIS, Inc
Okemos, MI, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Bash Shell Cloud Database Databases Data Warehousing Disaster Recovery Document-Oriented Databases Perl (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Korn Shell PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers
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Online Transaction Processing Operational Databases Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Backup and Restore Enterprise Data Management System Availability Database Optimization Database Performance Database Monitoring Database Installation

Job description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Enterprise Data team, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of database administration experience and be responsible for the installation, configuration, patching, security, performance optimization, and capacity management of enterprise database systems., * Monitor and manage day-to-day operations of production and non-production database environments to ensure availability, stability, and optimal performance.

  • Perform database space management at both the database and operating system levels to prevent capacity-related issues and service disruptions.
  • Configure, monitor, and respond to automated alerts to maintain database integrity, availability, and stability.
  • Develop, maintain, and document database administration procedures, operational guidelines, and work instructions.
  • Implement and maintain database monitoring processes, backup and recovery procedures, and automated routine maintenance activities.
  • Perform database performance tuning and troubleshooting for OLTP and Data Warehouse environments.
  • Manage database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, security, and capacity planning.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new database technologies and ensure seamless integration with the enterprise technology environment.
  • Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery procedures.

Requirements

The candidate should have hands-on experience managing production and non-production database environments, implementing backup and recovery strategies, supporting high availability solutions, and automating routine database administration tasks.

Required Technical Skills

  • Hands-on PostgreSQL Database Administration experience (EDB preferred).
  • Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience.
  • Database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance.
  • Database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning.
  • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery management.
  • High Availability (HA) and database reliability solutions.
  • Scripting and automation using BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python, or Perl.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and/or Unix/Linux environments.
  • Cloud database migration and administration experience.

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