Senior Database Administrator

About Us:

ImageTrend, LLC. is dedicated to connecting life's most important data in the healthcare and emergency response community. We deliver software solutions, data analytics and services for EMS, hospitals, community paramedicine (CP), critical care, fire, and preparedness to enable fully integrated patient-centric healthcare and public safety. Our commitment to innovation, its clients, and providing world-class implementation and support is unsurpassed. Based in Eagan, MN, ImageTrend combines business analysis, creative design and data driven architecture to offer scalable solutions and strategies for today and the future.

Employment at ImageTrend is not just about doing a job; it's about being a part of a community. We are top-notch talent, passionate about making a difference through the work we do together!

Description:

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the strategic design, stability, security, and performance of ImageTrend's product databases. This role manages database architecture and operational excellence across development and production environments, ensuring data integrity, scalability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Database Administrator partners closely with engineering, analytics, and infrastructure teams to influence database design decisions, support product and data initiatives, establish best practices, and mentor teammates. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:
* Design, architect, manage, and optimize database environments to support scalability, performance, and long-term business growth
* Ensure database security standards are defined, implemented, and upheld, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and secure external client access
* Manage and optimize storage and compute resources to support growth while maintaining cost efficiency
* Collaborate closely with development and data teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure best practices are integrated into database design and deployment
* Participate actively in the development, testing, and deployment of database and pipeline changes
* Provide subject matter expertise on database design, including partitioning, indexing, schema design, and key distribution strategies
* Monitor, analyze, and proactively optimize database performance through advanced query tuning, indexing strategies, and performance troubleshooting
* Respond promptly to complex data and performance requests and resolve database issues across production and development environments
* Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability across all systems and environments
* Configure, manage, and optimize Azure Synapse Analytics workspaces, SQL Managed Instances, and supporting Azure data services
* Monitor, manage, and support data lakes and large-scale ETL/ELT processes for analytics and operational workloads
* Design, implement, test, and maintain backup strategies, high-availability solutions, and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
* Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex database incidents and performance outages
* Develop scripts and automation to streamline database maintenance, monitoring, validation, and operational tasks
* Establish and maintain operational standards, best practices, and documentation for configurations, architectures, processes, and recovery procedures
* Ensure database platforms meet regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA) and support audits as needed
* Serve as a technical mentor and resource for DBAs and engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and database best practices
* Participate in a regular on-call rotation for critical responses outside business hours after initial training and upon supervisor request
* Maintain strict discretion when handling proprietary, sensitive, and confidential information
* Demonstrate ownership, integrity, collaboration, and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth
* Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent advanced professional experience
* Extensive hands-on experience administering, architecting, and optimizing databases in Azure environments
* Proven expertise with Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL Managed Instances, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics
* Advanced SQL skills, including complex query development, optimization, and performance troubleshooting
* Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining star schema data warehouses
* Strong experience loading, transforming, and managing data from diverse sources and formats such as relational databases, JSON, and XML
* Experience managing large datasets and optimizing performance for high-availability, reliability, and cost efficiency
* Deep understanding of database security principles, encryption methods, access controls, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA)
* Experience implementing database monitoring, alerting, and automation for proactive issue prevention and operational efficiency
* Strong technical knowledge of Windows Server environments and Azure cloud services
* Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
* Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work effectively with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and project management tools
* Ability to maintain discretion when handling proprietary and confidential information
* Enthusiasm for learning and expanding knowledge or skills
* Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, collaboration and team orientation
* Ability to work in-office on a hybrid basis as required
* Ability to travel as required, up to 10%

This role can be performed 100% virtually anywhere in the US while following our Remote Work Policy. Deadline to apply is at least 3 days after the posting date listed.

Position Salary Range: The annual base salary range for this full-time role is $100,000- $135,000 USD + bonus + benefits + perks + community gains. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, education or training and other relevant qualifications.

ImageTrend is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, and ImageTrend will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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