Taylor Corporation

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Azure SQL Database Administrator at Taylor Corporation is a vital role within the IT team, responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing Azure SQL databases. This remote position focuses on enhancing database performance and security to support the company's Tax and HR platforms, directly impacting customer satisfaction and product reliability. The role requires collaboration with development teams and participation in architectural discussions to ensure the integrity and availability of database systems.

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 health plans
  • Dental insurance
  • 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
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