Principal Database Administrator

Epicor Software Corporation

• $120K — $145K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in specialized roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and project management skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication aptitude, particularly in mentoring.
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
  • Recognized for thought leadership and as a change agent.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access and broad database management knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Advise management on database functionality and design standards.
  • Install, configure, and maintain database software on servers.
  • Design and manage complex databases focusing on security and performance.
  • Utilize telemetry tools to analyze database metrics and improve performance.
  • Provide training and mentorship to other Database Administrators.
  • Implement best practices based on external trends and insights.
  • Lead database projects to meet deadlines and manage schedules.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for overall well-being.
  • Opportunities for internal career mobility and mentorship.
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access and a mentoring program for development.
  • Programs to support the cost of education and personal growth.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace fostering innovation.
  • Policies promoting work-life balance with flexible time-off options.
  • Support for international relocations and residency processes.
Full Job Description
Your journey as a Principal Database Administrator starts here! This role is essential to maintaining the stability, security, and availability of GovCloud database environments that support Epicor customers. The Principal Database Administrator design, implement, and support databases to meet business requirements, develop database strategies, and ensure robust system monitoring. You will play a key role in advising management, mentoring team members, and driving best practices for database management. We are seeking applicants with strong leadership, analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Advise management on database concepts and functional capabilities, translating data models or user specifications into designs that comply with standards, guidelines, procedures, and processes.
  • Install, configure, and maintain database management system product software on database and application servers.
  • Design, implement, and maintain complex databases, including access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection, and security.
  • Apply telemetry and observability practices to interpret database metrics, and other operational signals using Datadog or comparable monitoring tools; identify patterns, anomalies, and potential root causes to improve database reliability and performance.
  • Deliver formal and informal training, mentorship, and support to other Database Admins.
  • Recommend and implement best practices, keeping up with external trends to incorporate into products and processes.
  • Lead and manage database projects, ensuring deadlines are met and schedules are maintained.


What You Will Likely Bring:
  • 8+ years' applicable experience and demonstrated success/knowledge, including 3+ years of specialized or industry experience.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ability to propose and implement new ideas, lead a team to meet deadlines, and manage schedules effectively.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to mentor others.
  • Analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Recognized as a thought leader and change agent.
  • Expertise in running Microsoft Access queries and updates, with broad database management experience.


Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without Epicor sponsorship.

Export Control

This position requires access to customer information subject to U.S. export-control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. persons as defined by applicable law or otherwise eligible to obtain any required U.S. government authorization to access such information. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Epicor's determination that the candidate can lawfully be provided the access required for the position. For these purposes, a U.S. person generally includes a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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Competitive Pay & Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.


  • Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.


  • Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.


  • Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.


  • Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.


  • Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.


  • Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.


Recruiter:
Mouy Bun

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