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Database Administrator

Finboa™, Houston, TX, United States


Benefits:

IRA with Company Match

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Company Overview
FINBOA is a leading innovator in digital process automation and regulatory compliance for banking institutions. Our cloud-based SaaS solutions streamline back‑office operations, improve compliance accuracy, and enhance the customer experience for banks and credit unions nationwide. We are a fast‑growing organization committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and cutting‑edge technology across the financial services industry.

Position Overview
The

Database Administrator (DBA)

is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of FINBOA’s databases across both client‑facing and internal environments.

This role operates within a

dual‑reporting structure :

70% Client Implementations & Support

– Directly supporting client database environments, onboarding, migrations, and production issues

30% IT / Internal Infrastructure

– Supporting company‑wide database strategy, performance optimization, and security initiatives

This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role requiring strong experience with

Microsoft Azure SQL , particularly in

resource management (DTUs/vCores, storage, scaling, and performance tuning) .

Key Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities – Client Implementations & Support

Own provisioning, configuration, ongoing maintenance, and disaster recovery planning and testing for client‑specific Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and on‑premises databases

Support client implementations, go‑lives, and migrations, ensuring database readiness and performance

Support and maintain data warehouse infrastructure for clients and business intelligence

Monitor and actively manage:

DTU / vCore utilization

Storage growth and allocation

Query performance and execution plans

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving:

Query performance degradation

Blocking/locking

Data inconsistencies or failures

Perform data migrations, imports, exports, and validation activities

Execute controlled data updates and client‑specific configurations

Partner with Support to resolve escalated database‑related issues

Collaborate with Implementation Engineers on onboarding and environment setup

Maintain documentation for client database configurations and standards

Secondary Responsibilities – Internal / Company‑wide IT

Assist IT leadership with internal database administration across corporate environments

Support database security initiatives (least privilege, password rotation, auditing, monitoring)

Participate in patching, version upgrades, and performance optimization for shared systems

Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while refining Azure resource configurations, scaling, and cost‑efficiency recommendations

Assist with monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery planning

Contribute to company‑wide data governance, standardization, and compliance initiatives

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience

in database administration (SQL Server / Azure SQL)

Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure SQL , including:

DTU and/or vCore resource management

Storage scaling and performance tuning

Azure monitoring tools (Metrics, Query Performance Insight, etc.)

Cost optimization and right‑sizing databases

Advanced SQL skills:

Query writing and optimization

Indexing strategies

Stored procedures, views, tables, and execution plan analysis

Data migration

Experience managing production database environments with high availability requirements

Strong understanding of:

Disaster recovery

Backup and recovery strategies

Database security and access control

Performance tuning methodologies

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in real‑time

Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, support, and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SaaS, fintech, or financial services environments

Familiarity with multi‑tenant database architectures

Experience with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Exposure to Azure DevOps or CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Azure networking components (including VNets, subnets, and VPNs)

Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, etc.)

Experience supporting ETL processes or data pipelines

Soft Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills, especially with client‑facing teams.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.

Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

Comfortable working in structured, process‑driven contexts.

Team‑oriented with a service‑first mentality.

Strong ownership mentality over production systems.

High attention to detail and data accuracy.

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