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Lead Database Administrator

Posted 2 Days Ago
Remote
2 Locations
Senior level
Remote
2 Locations
Senior level
The Lead Database Administrator will develop, monitor, and optimize databases for web applications, lead migration efforts, and mentor team members in an Agile environment.
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Excella is a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities. We believe the key to helping clients challenge the status quo and reach new heights lies in our talented people. That’s why we’re committed to developing talent and providing opportunities for career growth at every stage. Join our collaborative team dedicated to solving complex problems with sustainable solutions while building your future as a leader. At Excella, you’re empowered to make lasting impact, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s mission successes.

  • Workplace locations look different for everyone. Excellians are a distributed workforce and whether you're working from your home office or a client site, we support a flexible work/life integration regardless of your location.
  • We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
  • Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
  • Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
  • Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
  • With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
  • We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications.
  • We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.

Overview

A Database Administrator role supporting a large client program working across multiple Agile delivery teams. Responsible for developing, monitoring and optimizing databases for web applications. Mentors DBA team members and manages team workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Developing, monitoring and optimizing databases for web applications
  • Develop SQL scripts for applications, canned reports, and ad-hoc requests
  • Lead migration efforts for legacy datasets
  • Serve as the main point of contact for enterprise data teams
  • Bring a DevOps mindset to database development by automating processes, fully utilizing source control for all DB tasks, and removing dark work.
  • Mentor developers in database practices, and serve as a database SME for multiple agile teams
  • Help set mid-long term technical roadmaps as it pertains to database development, maintenance and migration.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing, monitoring and optimizing MS SQL Server and Postgres databases
  • Good knowledge of the major AWS Cloud services and tools
  • Experience designing and building databases within an AWS Cloud environment, including working with services like EC2, RDS, DMS, S3, and IAM
  • Experience using AWS auto-scaling services to automatically adjust capacity and maintain predictable performance at optimal cost
  • Experience using monitoring solutions like AWS CloudWatch
  • Experience using version control solutions like GitHub or BitBucket
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environment using frameworks like Scrum, Kanban or SAFe
  • Experience in database migration from on-prem databases into the AWS Cloud using AWS DMS
  • Experience in IAM DB Authentication to configure the roles/policies to database users
  • Experience upgrading MS SQL Server and Postgres databases
  • Experience with database backup and recovery using AWS Backup service
  • 2+ years experience mentoring and/or supervising technical team members


Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected] or 703-840-8600.
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AWS
Aws Cloudwatch
Bitbucket
Dms
Ec2
Git
Iam
Ms Sql Server
Postgres
Rds
S3

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