Senior DBA II

Are you a database professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can influence technical strategy and support business-critical platforms?Are you passionate about improving database performance, mentoring others, and researching emerging technologies? Join us and help deliver reliable, scalable database solutions that make a meaningful impact.About the Business:LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below,About our Team:The team is a geographically distributed DBA/technology team with roughly 20 members across home-based, office-based, and contractor roles. The team includes both employees and contractors and provides database/infrastructure coverage across multiple locations, with a mix of operational support and technical expertise.About the Role:This position is a senior role within the database administration team. This position requires total proficiency in all aspects of database administration and design. This position is expected to mentor and oversee junior members of staff and will work closely with the development teams to provide high-quality business solutions and play an active role in projects from inception to delivery.ResponsibilitiesResolve performance issues and root cause resolution.Ensure clear and early communication, in particular ensuring that the line manager and/or relevant parties are kept informed of progress, issues, and difficulties.Train junior-level DBA staff as necessary, ensuring they are up to speed on critical processes and technologies.Lead research into new or alternative technologies.Review and sign off recommendations for upgrades or changes to the back-office infrastructure environment.Engage with Technical Architects and other senior members of Development teams to provide technical designs and guidance to the Database Operations team, taking responsibility for the implications and impact of their design decisions.Responsible for maintenance and “bug fix” activities for existing database infrastructure and equipment.Undertake research into new or alternative technologies and make recommendations for upgrades or changes to the database infrastructure environment.RequirementsMinimum 5+ years of DBA experienceBS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience requiredExperience as a MySQL DBA along with PostgreSQL or SQL Server is beneficial.Proficient in Terraform and Github, Cloud experience such as AWS or Azure (preferably Azure).Strong understanding of database infrastructure, maintenance, administration, and design.Ability to complete root cause analysis on database-related issues.Strong problem-solving skills in multiple operating environments.Ability to complete impact analysis on database-related issues.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues that involve database infrastructure. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights.SummaryLocation: Boca Raton, FL; Florida; Texas; GeorgiaType: Full time