Application Database Specialist

Toppan

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT.
  • 5-10+ years as a Database Administrator in a production environment (SQL Server and Progress DB required).
  • Expertise in SQL Server versions (2014/2019/2022/2025/MI) configuration and administration.
  • Hands-on experience with database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Experience with cloud-based databases and virtualization is a plus.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell and DBA automation is advantageous.
  • Background in leading complex Information Security projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Plan and execute database and server upgrades with minimal downtime.
  • Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases for high availability.
  • Act as a DBMS subject matter expert for cross-functional teams.
  • Optimize database performance through effective indexing and query tuning.
  • Use monitoring tools to identify and resolve performance issues proactivity.
  • Perform additional duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on IT transformation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Exposure to advanced database management technologies.
  • Involvement in cloud-based and AI-assisted database operations.
  • Flexibility in working hours to accommodate project needs.
Full Job Description
Summary Description:

Toppan's Infrastructure organization is a collaborative team focused on providing IT infrastructure solutions, while driving transformation into the business use of IT. This is our team mission, and we are passionate about how we do it.

The Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and support of all databases within the environment (SQL Server, Progress, Oracle, etc...). This includes the implementation and management of database backups and recovery strategies, collaborating with MSP and development teams to support database related tasks as well as performing database performance tuning and optimization.

What you'll be doing:

  • Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimum downtime.
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Serve as DBMS subject matter expert on team with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning and system resource management while keeping overall performance balanced and at high availability.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.
  • Perform other duties as required.


This is an onsite position located out of our Charlotte, NC (South End) Office

We'd love to hear from you if:
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant years of experience.
  • Expertise in SQL Server (2014/2019/2022/2025/MI) configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.
  • Hands on experience in database backup, restore and disaster recovery planning.
  • Understanding of cloud-based databases is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and business analysts to implement and troubleshoot database solutions that meet organizational needs.
  • 5-10+ years as a Database Administrator in a production environment (SQL Server and Progress DB required).
  • Experience with Windows operating system is a plus.
  • Experience with VM/Cloud based a plus.
  • PowerShell & DBA Automation a plus.
  • AI-Assisted Operations & Script Optimization a plus.
  • Previous experience in leading complex Information Security projects.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Ability to travel, including international trave

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