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Senior Database Administrator (m/f/d)

Intershop Communications, New Bremen, OH, United States


Join us in shaping the future of digital B2B commerce – smart, efficient, and scalable.

We develop AI powered e‑commerce platforms for B2B clients and are looking for you to join our team.

Tasks In this role, you will work on the planning, operation, optimization and support of our Microsoft SQL Servers for our E‑Commerce solutions. Your responsibilities will include the following tasks:

Operating our e‑commerce solutions on Microsoft Azure

Planning, installation, configuration, support, and administration of database management systems based on Microsoft SQL Server

Ensuring smooth operations through monitoring, analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting, maintenance, reporting as well as backup and recovery

Further development and optimization of existing database environments

Support for database projects, particularly in the areas of conception and implementation

Planning and implementing database migration projects

Analyzing issues and requirements in second‑level support and developing sustainable solutions

Requirements In addition to at least five years of professional experience and excellent English language skills (both spoken and written), you should also have the following knowledge and experience:

Curiosity, a passion for agile work in an innovative company, and a willingness to continuously develop (especially in the Azure and Cloud environments)

At least five years of experience and, consequently, excellent knowledge of the administration and operation of Microsoft SQL Server in the Cloud

Good knowledge of PostgreSQL databases

Strengths in designing and implementing solutions in the DBA environment

Experience in backup and recovery

Good knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)

Experience in SQL programming and tuning

Experience with Java‑based web applications is a plus

Experience with Oracle and a knowledge of German are nice to have. If you also enjoy learning about new topics and technologies, we look forward to meeting you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home

30 days’ annual leave

Subsidy for a public transport pass, JobRad scheme or free staff parking

Two major company events per year plus regular monthly social activities

Weekly yoga classes and additional relaxation options, including our in‑house sports room, table football, table tennis, darts and various sports groups

Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, local apple juice, mineral water dispensers and fresh fruit

Personal and professional development through internal and external training and coaching

Free German language courses

Company pension scheme

Employee referral programme

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