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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Stevens Capital Management LP - **Location:** Radnor, PA, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Online Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), SQL Databases, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, Time Series Databases, Sybase, Database Performance, Apache Kafka, User Administration - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7862e18e3ca2691 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Solid understanding of SQL, relational database fundamentals, and database design principles. * Experience administering SAP ASE (Sybase/SAP) or other enterprise database systems. * Strong experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server and/or Sybase/SAP ASE. * Working knowledge of: * Backup and Restore procedures * Capacity Planning * Server Performance Tuning * User Administration and Security Management Experience with database performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Knowledge of programming in both lower-level languages and scripting languages for automation and tooling. Ability to administer and support alternative data storage technologies including: * Kafka * PostgreSQL * MySQL Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. ## Description Stevens Capital Management LP (SCM) is committed to a workplace that values and promotes diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunity by ensuring that all employees are valued, heard, engaged and involved at work and have full opportunities to collaborate, contribute and grow professionally., We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Database Administrator to join a research and trading development team responsible for developing and deploying leading edge mission critical financial trading applications. You will join in the management of proprietary and Sybase database systems to that facilitate management of large scale time series databases. As this environment continues to grow we seek a Database Administrator to work on all aspects of our database, from high performance online transaction processing (2000tps) to data warehousing (250G+ servers) issues. This is a fast-paced/demanding environment. The user base consists of 20 technical and 20 non-technical users. SCM's selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience., * Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize database systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability. * Design and support relational database structures using sound database design principles and best practices. * Perform database backup, restore, disaster recovery planning, and recovery operations. * Conduct capacity planning and proactively manage storage growth and infrastructure needs. * Monitor and tune database and server performance to maximize efficiency and system responsiveness. * Manage database security, including user administration, permissions, and access controls. * Troubleshoot database issues and perform root-cause analysis for incidents and performance bottlenecks. * Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools for administration and monitoring tasks. * Support and administer alternative data storage technologies and platforms. * Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database solutions align with business and technical requirements. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [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) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [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) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)