Database Administrator

As a Database Administrator on the Corporate DevOps Enablement Database Services (DBS) Team, you will be responsible for planning computerized databases, including base definitions, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection.  You will be part of a global team, dedicated to delivering world class data services on multiple platforms supporting internally developed and 3rd party applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Builds, maintains, administers, enhances and supports database platforms including activities such as upgrading, patching and performance tuning.
• Installs, and configures database management software, translates database design, and diagnoses database performance issues.
• Designs, builds and maintains highly available and redundant database systems.
• Schedules and monitors back-ups, generates reports, and coordinates database changes to ensure the reliability, recoverability and auditability of corporate data.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, such as base dictionaries.
• Keeps data secure by establishing and maintaining security and integrity controls.
• Formulates and monitors policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management.
• Evaluates and develops new tools and technologies to automate routine database operations, analyses user needs, and presents findings to management.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and assistance to development teams, as needed, to deliver the right database technology to meet system needs.

Qualifications Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of database administration experience in one or more of the following database platforms: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle. 
• Proficiency in all aspects of database administration including backup/recovery, replication, performance tuning, monitoring, and database security
• Strong background in relational database management systems and structured query language.
• Experience with Python, PERL or other shell/batch scripting languages.
• Proficiency in Linux, Unix and Windows Operating Systems.
• Ability to follow corporate policies, established procedures, and managerial guidance to deliver a consistent experience for customers.

Additional:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication, organizational & critical thinking skills.
• Passion for scripting and automation
• Self-motivated and highly professional.
• Experience working as part of a globally distributed team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time across multiple projects; proven track record of delivering complex projects on schedule. Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with management and peers.
• Ability to work with (non-technical) customers and transform their needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to review and recommend technologies that develop creative solutions to complex problems.

Preferences:

• Experience with multiple database platforms listed above and/or experience with other database platforms not listed above, such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or ZooKeeper/Kafka. 
• Experience in design and implementation of platform architectures to support business requirements.
• Experience in replication (primary-secondary and multiple primary), clustering (i.e. Galera), tuning, sizing and monitoring current and future environments.
• Experience with TSQL, PL/SQL or other database procedural languages.
• Experience writing Ansible roles to automate the provisioning and/or patching of systems.
• Experience with Zabbix and managing templates to monitor database platforms.
• Experience using Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) to monitor MySQL and/or Mongo systems.

Required Skills (Either off) : MySQL, SQL Server , Oracle ,

Good to have : MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ZooKeeper/Kafka

Experience : 3-7 Years