Senior Database Administrator
Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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.
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
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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