Database Administrator
At COMPLY, we are looking to build our team with talented and innovative engineers. Members of our team take a high degree of ownership when it comes to the work we do. We care about what we do and the people we do it with. We’re guided by a deep empathy for our customers and their needs, and we think carefully about how our users - and our world - may be affected by the decisions we make. We’re constantly aiming to drive improvements for our users and build useful things that make our world better. We’re looking for candidates who are comfortable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. We value tenacity, a commitment to learning, empathy, humility, ambition, curiosity, and a deep-seated belief in the power of data to inform and improve how things get done and decisions get made.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our Infrastructure Support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing our database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and data integrity. This role requires a strong technical background in database management and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and system improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain database systems, including relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure high availability and efficient data retrieval.
- Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures, including regular testing of backup integrity and disaster recovery plans.
- Security Management: Implement and enforce database security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing to protect sensitive data.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems, connectivity issues, and data inconsistencies.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT professionals, including developers and system administrators, to support database-related needs and integrate database solutions with other systems.
- Upgrades and Patches: Apply database updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure systems are running the latest versions with minimal disruption.
- Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth and perform capacity planning to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet current and future needs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role with hands-on experience in managing and supporting large-scale database systems.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and database query languages. Experience with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or similar.
- Performance Tuning: Demonstrated ability to perform database performance tuning and optimization.
- Backup and Recovery: Solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
- Security: Knowledge of database security best practices and experience in implementing security measures.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly and interact effectively with team members and stakeholders
- Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.