Database Administrator

Database Administrator

This role is responsible for database administration, analysis, maintenance, and database management activities or database architecture / design engineering.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of database environments/applications, including software installation, database creation, upgrades, patches, problem diagnosis, performance monitoring, database maintenance, process automation, evaluation, and tuning recommendations; develop, implement and support backup/restore, disaster recovery and data replication procedures and exercises
• Participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments and in the implementation of application requested database code and configuration changes in supported database environments
• Participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects and processes
• Evaluate, document, and recommend database-related software products within technical architecture framework
• Interact with various technology teams regarding work requests submitted, participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects, processes and participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments
• Provide technical guidance for junior members of the team and create periodic status reports for management
• Assist less experienced colleagues by providing technical direction or instruction.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years' experience in administering and managing large databases in complex enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification and an Authority in SQL Server 2012 and SQL 2008 R2 with three years SQL Server Integration Services.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Competent with tool use to manage the following functions: code management, project management, testing / quality assurance, version control, system development lifecycle control, and prototyping.
• Knowledge of information systems terminology, concepts / practices; networking, distributed computing environment, and trouble-shooting strategies and concepts.
• Understand a broad range of technologies and able to think in terms "enterprise wide" solutions.
• Software development lifecycle using structured processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in at least one of the following technologies: MS Analysis Service, MS Reporting Services, and data warehouse / data mart is preferred.
• Vendor certification in any of the application and/or technologies listed above is desired.
• Mortgage industry systems is beneficial.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Working on-site at assigned office location.
• Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership.
• Flexibility to work occasional adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand.
• Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations.
• Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time.
• Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls.
• Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.

Additional Information:

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position's requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Why Newrez

We're a great place to work because we invest in what matters: your career, your community, your wellbeing, and your future. Our total rewards package is designed to support your whole self.

Company Benefits:

We offer benefits, programs, and perks that support you in every aspect of your life.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships

Newrez NOW:

Through Newrez NOW, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, you'll have opportunities to give back, lead, and make a difference.

• 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (with over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since our inception)
• Matching Gifts Program - dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000
• Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities
• More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020
• 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.