Senior Database Architect, Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation and management of one or more intricate databases.

• Assess the design, development, and delivery or execution of data solutions.

• Create database architectures and prototype concepts through proof of concept.

• Establish standards, design and test plans, code, and module designs.

• Develop, test, debug, and deploy efficient data solutions.

• Assist in planning and engineering the organization’s databases.

• Monitor database performance, scalability, and security aspects.

• Review existing database designs to identify necessary updates and integration requirements.

• Ensure that final solutions align with organizational needs.

• Operate with considerable independence for unreviewed actions or decisions.

• Guide team members in technical competencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering initiatives in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.

• 3+ years of experience with a sophisticated build system.

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring other DBAs on an Oracle-based system.

• Familiarity with Database Schema as Code tools.

• Experience in designing large-scale enterprise solutions.

• Knowledge of database partitioning and microservices.

• Experience conducting code reviews on SQL change sets and collaborating with developers to establish and enforce best practices.

• Hands-on or working knowledge of Process Playbook is desirable but not mandatory.

• Previous experience with federal or VA.gov digital services is highly preferred.

• Must be able to obtain a US Government Public Trust Security Clearance.

• Experience in analyzing and optimizing queries for enhanced performance.

• Familiarity with Liquibase source control tools.

• Exposure to security scanning tools, configuring their use, and collaborating with teams to address vulnerabilities.

• Experience with ETL and data warehousing techniques.

• Proficient in the installation, maintenance, and administration of PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or other non-Oracle RDBMS variants.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote, full-time position with a significant mission impact for the Veteran community.

• Opportunity to influence standards and practices at the program level.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — J-Mack covers 80% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.

• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability — J-Mack covers 100% of the costs.

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and a 4% company match.

• Paid Time Off: 120 hours annually, increasing to 160 hours after 5 years.

• 11 Paid Holidays.

• Charity Matching: J-Mack matches employee donations up to $250 annually, plus donates a percentage of profits to various charities each year.