Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

Bullhorn's core purpose is to create an incredible customer experience, and the organization has a sharp focus on delivering very high quality products and services to its customers. The company culture is shaped by five core values: Ownership, Energy, Speed & Agility, Service, and Being Human. Each value, and its underlying definition, serves as a behavioral guide for employees as they interact with customers and fellow coworkers and is an embedded way of operating across our organization.

Bullhorn is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where hard work and outstanding results are rewarded and celebrated. We value those that exhibit an eagerness to learn and a strong natural desire for continuous improvement and we encourage team members to stretch themselves, acknowledge challenges and learn from them. With a strong focus on growth, we provide ample opportunities for career development and prioritize promoting from within. We believe that leaders should care deeply about the development of their employees at all levels, emphasizing emotional intelligence and accountability. Our leaders collaborate closely to ensure the success of their teams, and we work together to achieve shared goals, creating a challenging and rewarding workplace for everyone.

About the Role

Bullhorn is looking for a problem-solving database-focused technologist to become our next Senior Database Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of business critical products and solutions for Bullhorn's production environment utilizing primarily MS SQL Server for a global customer base, while ensuring 24/7 availability. The position will require a deep understanding of database administration, data backup & recovery, security, query tuning, maintenance and configuration. The ideal candidate will have proven technical experience with a solid foundation of database administration skills, along with a positive attitude.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will:

• Install, design, and maintain database system software and implement database security.
• Monitor and analyze database performance, identify database current and future performance bottlenecks, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of database systems/processes. Work with development teams to tune and optimize queries.
• Develop, implement, and test database backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Create and maintain documentation for SQL database policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide technical leadership on all stages of database implementation and/or database-related deployments, including development and maintenance of strategic, architectural, and tactical plans for the database environments
• Troubleshoot performance and non-performance related issues either independently or in conjunction with other DBAs.
• Manage technology projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure 24/7 availability, security & integrity of the production application environment. This includes participation in 24/7 on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
• Participate in continuous business process redesign to improve internal operations.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 5-7+ total years of experience with database administration with a focus on MS SQL Server 2016-2022
• 3-5 years of experience with MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Extensive experience with query tuning and database performance optimization
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Azure PaaS SQL offerings
• Experience in SQL Server High Availability, Log Shipping and Replication
• Experience in automation and managing large database environments
• Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python scripting
• Strong communication and writing skills to manage stakeholder relationships in a challenging & high-pressure environment

Bonus points for:

• Experience with LINUX server is a plus
• Experience maintaining a high-volume, mission-critical application in a SaaS environment
• Experience with Windows Server administration

What we offer:

• Group Critical Illness, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Pension, Vision, EAP
• Access to our Discounts and Wellbeing Portal
• Optional from DAY ONE - Private Medical Coverage & Ride to Work Scheme
• Unlimited Vacation
• Quarterly paid volunteer days
• Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
• Career development opportunities up/across Bullhorn