
Database Administrator - NoSQL
- Chanhassen, MN
- $94,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Install, configure and administer SQL Server, Azure SQL Server, Snowflake and MongoDB databases.
- Understand and apply database administration, management, and performance tuning techniques specific to SQL Server, Azure technologies, Snowflake and MongoDB.
- Proactively identify trends in SQL statements and provide recommendation for efficient use of resources using tools like Redgate SQL Monitor and Datadog.
- Perform basic to advance routine DBA activities & service requests using ServiceNow and Jira
- Implements DevOps best practices related to database deployments using CI/CD Pipelines
- Proactively identify resource requirements to ensure high availability of database systems, including those in Snowflake and MongoDB environments.
- Troubleshoot and actively work incident management responses related to RDBMS systems, perform root cause analysis, complete proper documentation, and follow through to develop strategies, policies, procedures to design and implementation standards related to the use of unified solution resources
- Develop automation and scripts to perform proactive maintenance, potentially using Terrform for Infrastructure as Code.
- Administer and maintain database backup and recovery using Rubrik, including Snowflake and MongoDB instances.
- Document best practices to implement and manage/maintain the integrity and security of database instances.
- Schedule, plan, and oversee system upgrades like patching and security upgrades.
- Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation, demonstrating the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergent issues
- Exhibit resilience and composure under high-stress situations, maintaining a calm and methodical approach during critical incidents.
- Proven track record of delivering outstanding results
- Strong technical, problem-solving skills and communication proficiency
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and respond to on-call emergencies effectively
- Possesses a sense of ownership, initiative, and drive
- Ability to provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members
- Knowledge in storage, servers, operating systems, and application interaction
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of SQL Server Database Management/Monitoring/Tuning
- 2+ years of High Availability (HA)/Backups/Restores
- 2+ years of SQL/Infrastructure Automation
- 2+ years of Azure DevOps and CI/CD
- Experience with NoSQL database technologies (MongoDB, Cosmos, etc.).
- Familiarity with Snowflake data warehousing solutions.
- Knowledge or experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Documentation skills for processes and procedures