Manager, SQL Database Administration

The Manager, Database Administration is responsible for all aspects of database administration globally at WEX.

How you’ll make an impact 

• Builds and maintains a mature ITIL based approach to database administration

• Leverages technology to advance corporate and departmental goals

• Maintains supported hardware and software levels across the enterprise Implements new technology in alignment and partnership with Enterprise and Infrastructure Architecture

• Develop, Implement, and Maintain legal and regulatory compliance processes and procedures

• Ensures alignment of Data Center technology with Business Continuity requirements

• Drives complex and innovate technology projects

• Manage all aspects of engineering staff promoting individual fulfillment, teamwork, and respect for others

• Develop key partnerships across the organization

• Develop sufficient knowledge of the business environment and goals to facilities the development and maintenance of cross-functional solutions that enable our service consumers

• Manages budget and timely payment of invoices

• Manages hardware and software renewal process ensuring adequate time for competitive bid process

• Responsible for the creation of work plans for Database Administration personnel:

• Prioritization and resource planning

• Tracking and monitoring of projects

• Ensuring deadlines are met (including those managed externally by a third party)

• Work with the Product Development team, Quality Assurance team, and other company units and external suppliers/consultants, to optimize delivery efficiency and ensure a solid, high performance, cost-effective and reliable database platform. 

• Responsible for database personnel administration including:

• Performance reviews

• Salary administration

• Professional development      

• Hiring and firing, etc.

• Responsible for the development and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures, including:

• Standards for maintenance and support

• Project management

• Performance management

• Security and legal/statutory requirements.       

Experience you’ll bring

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years of leadership experience

• Requires strong technical expertise with SQL Server database administration, HADR architecture including Always On Availability Groups

• Experience with managing SQL Server databases in Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS

• Experience managing people, directing team functions, and leading projects / programs to success

• Requires analytical ability, strong judgment, problem solving skills, and effective human relations skills to work cross functionally across the Enterprise with staff and all levels of management in various disciplines

• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

• Ability to function in a complex environment thru multi-tasking and establishing and communicating priorities

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; capable of writing proposals or papers, acting as a vendor liaison, making presentations to customers or client audiences or professional peers, and working closely with upper management, acquired company personnel and outsourced service provider

• Strong listening and collaboration skills

• Ability to solve problems quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate coursework in Computer Science or Business Administration is a plus

• Agile ways of working (Kanban, Scrum)

• Experience with and knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, Azure Data Factory