Database Administrator – SQL

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

📋 Description

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

• Deliver secure, dependable, scalable, and cost-effective database solutions in both cloud and on-premises environments.

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

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

• Automate tasks 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 new database, cloud, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies.

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

• Execute additional responsibilities with increasing independence.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• At least 3 years of experience working with UNIX, Linux, or Windows systems.

• Proficiency in shell scripting.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions in both cloud and on-premises settings.

• Familiarity with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.

• Capability to integrate AI into daily activities, including agentic development and responsible AI usage across development, testing, documentation, and operations.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Effective teamwork skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible associates and their 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.

• Support for life both inside and outside of work.

• Continuous learning opportunities.

• High-performing, connected culture.

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