Database Administrator – SQL

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

📋 Description

• Offer technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of database platforms that support H&R Block business applications.

• Ensure support for database platforms in both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Provide secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective database solutions.

• Empower developers with standardized patterns, self-service capabilities, automation, documentation, and technical guidance.

• Set up guardrails for security, compliance, availability, performance, resiliency, data protection, and cost management.

• Automate processes related to provisioning, configuration, maintenance, validation, monitoring, and remediation.

• Oversee the health, capacity, performance, availability, storage, security, patching, and compliance of databases.

• Collaborate with database, platform, cybersecurity, governance, and application teams to address incidents and prevent recurring issues.

• Assess emerging technologies in databases, cloud, automation, and artificial intelligence.

• Engage in peer reviews, on-call support, incident response, and root-cause analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience through a combination of education and work history.

• At least 3 years of DBMS administration experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, encompassing database implementation, tuning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in operating UNIX, Linux, or Windows systems.

• Experience with shell scripting.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong teamwork abilities.

• Preferred: Experience with PostgreSQL.

• Preferred: Background in PL/SQL development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for qualifying associates and eligible dependents.

• H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• (Virtual) fitness center programs.

• Associate discount program.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Associate Tax Prep benefit.

• Competitive pay.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Continuous learning opportunities.

• Support for life both in and outside of work.

• Potential for incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans.