Azure SQL Database Administrator

Taylor Corporation - Morgantown, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Morgantown, WV

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Taylor Corporation is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Azure SQL databases to join our innovative IT team. This remote position is crucial for managing, securing, and optimizing our database infrastructure, which directly supports our Tax and HR platforms. As a DBA, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing database performance and security, ensuring that we deliver top-notch B2B solutions to our clients. You will work closely with development teams to ensure the smooth operation of our database systems, providing essential support for production environments and influencing the future architectural direction of our database strategies. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving data-related customer issues, which will directly impact customer satisfaction and product reliability. Your expertise will help ComplyRight maintain its leadership in providing compliant, cutting-edge solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, remote work environment and is committed to continuous learning and improvement. You should be well-versed in Azure SQL database management, possess a strong understanding of security best practices, and have a proactive approach to addressing challenges. At ComplyRight, we value collaboration, innovation, and the well-being of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure Azure SQL databases, ensuring the integrity and availability of the company database.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database performance and contribute to the architecture of future database states.
• Perform production support for data-related customer issues, managing tickets through Zendesk and Jira.
• Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures to enhance the company's security posture.
• Monitor database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime.
• Participate in database architecture and planning discussions to meet business needs and growth.
• Assist in developing strategies for database backup, recovery, and replication.
• Provide guidance and support to development teams on best practices for database usage, optimization, and deployment strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in database administration and security to recommend improvements for the database environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on Azure databases.
• Deep understanding of database structure principles, SQL, and Azure cloud services.
• Experience with database security, backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with production support and managing tickets through Zendesk and Jira.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in Azure or database administration.
• Experience working in a B2B environment.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay.