Request Technology - Dallas, TX
posted 2 months ago
The Associate Principal, Database Administrator position is a critical role within our prestigious company, focusing on the management and support of our database systems. This position requires a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience specifically with DB2 LUW on Red Hat and PostgreSQL. The successful candidate will be responsible for production support, performance tuning, backup strategies, and overall database management system (DBMS) operations. The role is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and two days remote work, and it is a permanent full-time position without sponsorship options. In this role, the DBA will assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases, ensuring optimal performance and efficient disk usage. The candidate will provide support in database access methods and offer consultation in database analysis, modeling, coding, and resolving production issues. Developing maintenance, backup, and recovery procedures, along with comprehensive documentation, will be essential. The DBA will also participate in disaster recovery drills and provide primary on-call support for production problems, ensuring adherence to corporate data standards. The position involves recommending and assisting with new DBMS and operational standards, participating in testing and evaluations of new software, and managing software release upgrades. The DBA will also maintain metadata repositories, ensuring that all database systems are functioning optimally and securely. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to the success of our database management initiatives.