Senior Database Administrator

General information Country USA State North Carolina City Charlotte Descriptions & requirements 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 perksAdvancement opportunities with structured career pathsAccess to the latest emerging technologiesReimbursement for continuous education and technical trainingOffers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per monthCertified 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 solutionsOptimize database performance, tuning queries, indexes, and schemas for SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DBPartner with Application Development teams to guide best practices for database architecture and performanceDevelop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database automation and configuration managementEnhance monitoring, alerting, and observability to facilitate proactive issue resolutionImprove database security, backups, and disaster recovery strategiesSupport CI/CD processes for database changes to ensure reliability and complianceTroubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements in database resilienceStay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancementsOn-call, but also working on ways to avoid on-callQualifications & experience:5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineeringDeep expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DBExperience working in high-transaction, large-scale application environmentsStrong proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or KubernetesKnowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automationExperience implementing database monitoring, logging, and observability solutionsStrong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and database-as-a-service (DBaaS)Expertise in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategiesExperience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database managementStrong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and engineers on other teamsPreferred qualifications:Experience with containerized database workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or DatadogCertifications in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or AzureExperience with multi-region and globally distributed databasesWhere you'll be: 200 Regency Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217Employment 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.About UsTotal Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io