Mid-Level Database Administrator at Kforce Inc.
Boca Raton, FL 33487
About the Job
- Manage and maintain SQL Server and MongoDB database systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and security in a clustered database environment
- Deploy, configure, and manage SQL Server and MongoDB databases in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Monitor database performance and proactively tune and optimize SQL queries, MongoDB operations, and cloud database instances
- Implement and maintain database backup and disaster recovery solutions in the cloud
- Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to gather and review requirements and create functional specifications
- Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in cloud and on-premises environments
- Create and maintain database documentation, including data models, schema designs, and system configurations
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in database administration, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices
- Self-motivated, independent, detailed oriented team player
- Performs on-call duties and system implementations and upgrades that may occur after normal business hours and weekends as required to minimize business impact
- Performs a variety of tasks; A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Computer Science preferred
- Certifications and/or significant experience as a DBA
- 3-5 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator, preferably in a high-traffic web environment
- Understanding of Marketing Company & Data
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Experience working on 24x7 environments oriented towards a zero-downtime target
- Experience with MongoDB administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, MongoDB Atlas)
- Proficiency with SQL server SSRS reporting
- Expert level knowledge of ETL process using SSIS and other toolsets
- Expert in TSQL, Star Schema and Data Modelling
- Proficiency with storage and capacity planning
- Solid understanding of database backup and recovery strategies in cloud environments
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.