Database Administrator

Greenpath Financial Wellness - Farmington, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Farmington, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Database Administrator at GreenPath Financial Wellness plays a crucial role in the organization's digital transformation by designing, implementing, and maintaining both traditional on-premises and cloud-based SQL databases. This position is integral to ensuring the performance, security, and availability of the database environment, supporting the mission to empower individuals towards financial wellness. The role emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to quality, making it essential for the candidate to thrive in a supportive and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain all databases, including traditional on-premises SQL databases and cloud-based databases in Microsoft Azure.
• Ensure the security and high availability of all databases by implementing appropriate measures, such as access controls, encryption, backup, disaster recovery, and Always On availability.
• Perform database maintenance tasks, including upgrades, patching, and automation of processes.
• Tune SQL queries, maintain indexes, and follow best practices to optimize database performance.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime and data loss, supporting databases for 24/7 uptime.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to identify and implement database-related enhancements and upgrades to support business objectives.
• Develop and implement data migration and integration strategies between on-premises and cloud-based databases.
• Perform production deployments of the database, coordinating with development teams and using automation tools for a streamlined process.
• Create and maintain up-to-date documentation for the entire database ecosystem, including database schema, configurations, security, disaster recovery procedures, and performance metrics.
• Mentor and support junior team members to develop their skills and expertise in SQL database administration and cloud-based database technologies.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in database management and cloud computing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL database administration, including experience with both traditional on-premises SQL databases and cloud-based databases in Microsoft Azure.
• Expertise in SQL Server, including knowledge of database design, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and failover.
• Experience with ELT and data migration tools, such as Azure Data Factory and SSIS.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database services and technologies, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and alerting tools, such as Azure Monitor.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, including the ability to mentor and support junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and formulate recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with behavioral economics practices in database management.
• Familiarity with human-centered design principles.

Benefits

• 19 paid days off during the first year of employment, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year.
• Preventative Care Time Off to encourage physical wellness.
• 403b retirement plan with a monthly contribution equivalent to 5% of gross compensation after one year of employment.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for federal student loans.
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year.
• 25% discount on college tuition at Cleary College.