Database Administrator (DBA)

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Utility Associates - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Baton Rouge, LA

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About the position

The Database Administrator (DBA) role involves working on complex software development projects, focusing on database management and migration. The position requires strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders, ensuring timely and quality delivery of projects. The DBA will be responsible for writing testable code, migrating databases, monitoring tasks, and troubleshooting software issues.

Responsibilities

• Write well-designed testable code
• Migrate existing customer databases into Kologik databases
• Monitor the incoming tasks via Microsoft DevOps and Teams
• Attend regular scrum meetings to communicate progress with stakeholders and other team members
• Alert manager and project manager when you are blocked on tasks
• Communicate with other team members on changes that may impact them
• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve existing software
• Analyze and solve business problems through software creation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent applicable experience
• 1-2+ years of experience working as a DBA, Data Architect, Data Engineer, Data Strategist, or related role supporting data migrations
• 1-2+ years of experience working with various data stores (CSV, XML, JSON, etc.)
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to write queries and stored procedures
• Power User knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Experience developing customer reports (SSRS, PowerBI, etc.)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a home working environment conducive to effective internal meetings, including reliable internet and a dedicated, quiet home office

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL databases
• 1+ years of experience working with Oracle databases
• Experience working with APIs and ETL tools to extract, transform, and load data to and from disparate data sources
• Implementation experience in cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure is highly desirable
• Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment
• Exceptional verbal and written skills
• Highly energetic self-starter
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Able to multi-task among shifting priorities
• Located in or near Covington/Mandeville, Louisiana a plus