Database Administrator

Synergy BIS

$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a relational database administrator.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and relational database engines (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
  • Expertise in data warehousing and object-oriented technology.
  • Strong analytical, project planning, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized guidance on complex Database Administration tasks.
  • Plan and manage technical oversight for database team members.
  • Resolve user issues with application databases and support junior DBAs.
  • Create and maintain complex databases and application objects.
  • Implement application database backup and recovery strategies.
  • Lead the development of data architecture and standards.
  • Coordinate production database deployment across various environments.

Benefits

  • Work-from-home environment.
  • Opportunity for technical leadership in a specialized field.
  • Collaboration across functional teams including data analysts and developers.
  • Continuous learning with a focus on evolving databases and technologies.
Full Job Description
Description

This position is designated as work-from-home.

Description:
  • Provides competent leadership, and highly specialized and technical guidance to complex Database Administration challenges.
  • Has detailed specialized experience in recent or rare technologies. Simultaneously plans, manages, and provides technical oversight for other database administrators.
  • Works in cross functional domain of data analyst and database administrator. Able to work in ambiguous circumstances.
  • Supports users by resolving problems with application databases. Provides direction to junior Database Administrators.
  • Has substantive experience in Database Administration discipline(s) and technologies described in an actual task order proposal.
  • Provide expert support for production application databases with respect to availability, reliability, and integrity.
  • Work with application developers and their logical data models, create physical application database designs which conform to industry standards (e.g., data normalization), optimize performance and efficiently utilize disk space, size tables and indexes for production implementation based on projected row counts provided by applications.
  • Create complex new databases and application database objects (e.g., tables, indexes, procedures), and as requirements change, update data structures/objects in existing databases.
  • Coordinate production database deployment including tasks to promote database objects between environments (e.g., test to production) in support of application requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership to Application developers in database capabilities and features, build efficient queries, database design, application database Problem resolution, and the use of database utilities.
  • Determine and implement appropriate application database backup and recovery strategies, including decisions regarding frequency of backup and procedures for recovering application database Changes.
  • Perform production database recovery when necessary.
  • Lead the development of data architecture and standards.
  • Oversee the identification of business critical information, its usage, availability and the needs of the various constituencies that may require such information or knowledge.
  • Perform research, analysis, design, creation and maintenance of DBMS solutions to meet current and future user requirements.
  • Manage performance of DBMS-specific software and environment infrastructure, including Upgrade and certification of the DBMS and software patches; development of DBMS standards; technical consulting relating to the DBMS and environment; and assessment, recommendation, installation and support of related tools.
  • Share knowledge with team members to ensure a well-trained and qualified staff.

Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technology, data warehousing, and relational database engines (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
  • Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral).

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required: US Citizen

Preferred Education & Experience: 5+ years of experience as a relational database administrator, and a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Target Salary Range

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual's combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $120,000. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy's total compensation package for employees.

Candidate AI Policy

Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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