Database Administrator III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete administration of SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, focusing on performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.

• Develop, implement, and routinely test backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Handle database security, including roles, permissions, access controls, and auditing processes.

• Monitor and strategize database capacity, considering storage growth, connection pooling, and resource distribution.

• Oversee database version upgrades, patch management, and configuration adjustments.

• Conduct regular database maintenance, including index/statistics management, vacuuming, storage optimization, and space reclamation.

• Actively monitor the health and performance of databases, addressing issues proactively to prevent impact on production.

• Manage cloud cost optimization and capacity planning, encompassing license tracking, resource forecasting, and optimization of Azure compute expenditures.

• Collaborate with the Data Architect and engineering teams to set database standards and enhance operational practices.

• Plan and carry out database migrations to cloud environments.

• Cultivate working relationships with engineering teams to communicate database limitations and recommendations.

• Share database knowledge and best practices with junior administrators and engineering colleagues.

• Perform additional tasks as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, with over 5 years of experience in data operations or database administration; or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience as a database administrator for SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL, including expertise in performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, security and access management, and capacity planning.

• Advanced proficiency in SQL/T-SQL.

• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (Python or PowerShell) for automating database tasks.

• Capability to design and implement monitoring systems for database health, performance, and capacity.

• Experience or strong knowledge in migrating databases to cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Azure.

• Understanding of the financial implications related to operational tasks.

• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or coaching less experienced engineers.

• Strong systems thinking capabilities.

• Good judgment in balancing trade-offs among database performance, availability, security, and costs.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Ability to independently lead complex incident responses and drive improvements in systemic reliability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Equal employment opportunities provided.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.