Senior Database Administrator

Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.

*C2C is not available*

*Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship*

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment

• Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement

• Continuous development through training and mentorship programs

• Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment

• Flexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired

• Opportunity to give back in your local community

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities

• Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO

• Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

The Database Administrator will support new and existing database instances which would include monitoring, maintenance, and optimization for software applications as well as create and maintain procedures and documentation.

• Evaluate, install, and maintain database management system (DBMS) software and related software products such as ETL and reporting.

• Monitor and alert on the health status, availability, performance, storage, and jobs of the MS SQL environment (on-premise and/or cloud)

• Perform maintenance tasks including patching, configuring, tuning, and optimization

• Evaluate, analyze, and perform database upgrades and migrations to meet the needs of the business

• Develop mid-size project plans using project management tools

• Set up and maintain data structures and database environments to support production, performance, and development activities

• Facilitate reusability and participate in the definition of operational standards for managing information assets

• Stay current with technology, trends, and best practice

What it takes:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate those around them

• Consultative approach to successfully interact with clients

• Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables

• Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization

• Hunger for continuous learning and professional development

• Problem-solving skills to tackle business challenges

• Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions

• Full understanding of the software development life cycle

• Ability to positively impact members in the development center and local communities through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc. 

• Desire to work in a team environment

• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

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