5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineering
Deep expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB
Experience in high-transaction, large-scale application environments
Proficiency in automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell
Knowledge of scripting languages for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with database monitoring and observability solutions
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Azure
Responsibilities
Design, automate, and monitor scalable database solutions
Optimize performance and tune queries for various database systems
Collaborate with developers to guide database architecture best practices
Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions for automation
Enhance monitoring and alerting systems
Improve database security and disaster recovery strategies
Support CI/CD processes for reliable database changes
Troubleshoot incidents and drive improvements in resilience
Benefits
Advancement opportunities with structured career paths
Access to the latest emerging technologies
Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
Hybrid work environment with remote options
Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work
Full Job Description
General information
Country
USA
State
North Carolina
City
Charlotte
Descriptions & requirements
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and automation of our database infrastructure. Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Azure SQL DB. In this role, you will collaborate with Application Development teams to build resilient database solutions that meet the demands of our large-scale applications.
What's in it for you:
$111,000 - $139,000 base salary, benefits package, and company perks
Advancement opportunities with structured career paths
Access to the latest emerging technologies
Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
Offers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
Key responsibilities:
Design, automate, and monitor highly available and scalable database solutions
Optimize database performance, tuning queries, indexes, and schemas for SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB
Partner with Application Development teams to guide best practices for database architecture and performance
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database automation and configuration management
Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability to facilitate proactive issue resolution
Improve database security, backups, and disaster recovery strategies
Support CI/CD processes for database changes to ensure reliability and compliance
Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements in database resilience
Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements
On-call, but also working on ways to avoid on-call
Qualifications & experience:
5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineering
Deep expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB
Experience working in high-transaction, large-scale application environments
Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Kubernetes
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
Experience implementing database monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and database-as-a-service (DBaaS)
Expertise in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database management
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and engineers on other teams
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with containerized database workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
Certifications in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or Azure
Experience with multi-region and globally distributed databases
Where you'll be: 200 Regency Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
