Database Administrator
Revenue Management Solutions LLC Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees
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About the role
The database administrator is responsible for the 24/7 maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production databases. They will also design database architecture and assist developers with application data modeling.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a solid background in administrating and deploying large-scale systems and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A Bachelor of Science degree in a related field is preferred.
Full description
Please note this role is not currently sponsoring any VISAs.
Job Description
We are seeking a Developer Database Administrator (Dev DBA) to work closely with software development teams to deliver efficient, scalable, and reliable database solutions. This role focuses on query tuning, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and database performance optimization across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms. Responsibilities include reviewing database changes, supporting application performance initiatives, enforcing development standards, and contributing to successful database deployments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Display aptitude for problem solving
- Strong desire to continue as a database administrator
- Demonstrate willingness to stay current in field standards and practice
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Key Responsibilities
Database Development & Performance
- Tune and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL queries
- Analyze execution plans and troubleshoot performance issues
- Design, test, and maintain effective indexing strategies
- Review and evaluate schema changes, database designs, and data models
- Develop and support stored procedures, functions, views, and other database objects
- Monitor and improve ORM and application database access performance
Developer Partnership
- Work directly with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle
- Provide guidance on SQL coding standards and database best practices
- Assist with troubleshooting database-related application issues
- Enforce database design standards, data integrity, and business rules
- Participate in code and design reviews
Deployment & Operations
- Support CI/CD processes and database deployments
- Review, test, and validate database changes before production release
Desired Technical Skills
Database Platforms
- SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Performance Tuning
- Query optimization and execution plan analysis
- Index design, usage analysis, and maintenance
- Blocking, waits, and concurrency troubleshooting
- Statistics management and cardinality/selectivity concepts
- SARGability and efficient query design
Data Integration & Reporting
- ETL tools such as SSIS or equivalent
- Reporting platforms such as Sisense, Power BI, or Tableau
Scripting & Automation
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Bash/Shell scripting
- Python
- PowerShell
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in related field and relevant work experience a plus.
Environmental Conditions
Indoor climate-controlled environment. Moderate to quiet noise level
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in the written form. The employee is physically required to utilize a laptop and other electronic devices effectively. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds (laptop computer, bag, and accessories). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check per company policies
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