Senior Database Administrator

About the role: We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and automation of our database infrastructure. Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Azure SQL DB. In this role, you will collaborate with Application Development teams to build resilient database solutions that meet the demands of our large-scale applications. What’s in it for you: $111,000 - $139,000 base salary, benefits package, and company perks Advancement opportunities with structured career paths Access to the latest emerging technologies Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training Offers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Key responsibilities: Design, automate, and monitor highly available and scalable database solutions Optimize database performance, tuning queries, indexes, and schemas for SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB Partner with Application Development teams to guide best practices for database architecture and performance Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database automation and configuration management Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability to facilitate proactive issue resolution Improve database security, backups, and disaster recovery strategies Support CI/CD processes for database changes to ensure reliability and compliance Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements in database resilience Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements On-call, but also working on ways to avoid on-call Qualifications & experience: 5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineering Deep expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB Experience working in high-transaction, large-scale application environments Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Kubernetes Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation Experience implementing database monitoring, logging, and observability solutions Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and database-as-a-service (DBaaS) Expertise in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database management Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and engineers on other teams Preferred qualifications: Experience with containerized database workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog Certifications in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or Azure Experience with multi-region and globally distributed databases Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Total Quality Logistics