Request Technology - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
The Associate Principal, Database Administrator position is a critical role within our prestigious company, focusing on the management and support of our database systems. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in production support, performance tuning, backup strategies, and database management systems (DBMS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DB2 LUW on Red Hat and PostgreSQL, with a minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience. The role is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and two days remote work, and it is a permanent full-time position without sponsorship options. In this role, the DBA will be responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases, ensuring optimal performance and efficient disk usage. The candidate will provide support in database access methods and offer consultation in database analysis, modeling, coding, and resolving production issues. Developing maintenance, backup, and recovery procedures, along with comprehensive documentation, is essential. The DBA will also participate in disaster recovery drills and provide primary on-call support for production problems, ensuring adherence to corporate data standards. The position involves recommending and assisting with new DBMS and operational standards, participating in testing and evaluations of new software and software release upgrades, and maintaining metadata repositories. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with other teams to ensure the integrity and performance of our database systems, making this a vital role in our IT infrastructure.