Database Manager

Five Below - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Database Manager at Five Below is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's database systems, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. This role involves leading a team of database administrators and collaborating with various departments to support retail operations and data-driven decision-making in a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle and SQL databases.
• Optimize database performance, monitoring, and tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage database replication, backups, recovery, and failover procedures.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform regular audits and assessments of data storage to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of customer and business information.
• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators, providing guidance and support on technical issues.
• Work closely with IT, software development, and business teams to support retail operations, reporting, and business intelligence needs.
• Coordinate with other departments to design database solutions that meet business requirements and scalability.
• Oversee database development, ensuring data models align with business needs.
• Automate routine database management tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Support the integration of database systems with Point of Sale (POS), e-commerce platforms, and other retail systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data flows between various retail systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Manage relationships with database vendors and service providers, ensuring timely support and updates.
• Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and recommend upgrades or migrations to improve system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in database management, with a focus on Oracle and SQL in a retail/cloud hybrid environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale databases, including performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with retail systems such as POS, ERP, and e-commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based databases and hybrid environments (preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Oracle Database, SQL Server, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of database management tools and automation scripts (e.g., PL/SQL, T-SQL, Shell scripting).
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Profiler, SolarWinds, NewRelic).
• Experience with cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
• Certified SQL Developer

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Career growth opportunities
• Dynamic work environment