Reporting to the Manager, Database Administration, the Senior Database Engineer will provide timely and quality database design, development, maintenance, and problem resolution services for internal and external customers. They will manage highly resilient corporate and cloud database infrastructure utilized by GHX DaaS/SaaS solutions. 

The Sr Database Engineer will work with various operational and development teams to plan, design and implement and support core database functionality that meets company initiatives with respect to performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to operational policies and principles. At GHX we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Administration and management of GHX databases, including:  Backup and recovery  Monitoring of data database capacity and performance  Security and data access management  Installations, upgrades, and patching  Fail over server management 

Development and engineering of GHX databases (in collaboration with architects and software developers), including: 

Database design/modeling and master data management  Object creation (dml, ddl and dcl)   Familiarity with Object Relational Mapping (ORM) tools a plus  Performance tuning  Logical to physical data model implementation  ETL process design and management  Release Management/Continuous Integration  Reporting and metrics development, analysis and presentation 

Safeguard the company's data, tools and information systems by adhering to Operational and Security policies and procedures throughout lifecycle of service delivery. 

24/7 monitoring, on-call support and troubleshooting database issues, provide operational feedback to development and release teams.  Evaluating and recommending upgrades and new database tools and technologies as appropriate for the enterprise.  Provide guidance and assistance to junior database engineers  Implement and maintain automated processes using standardized shell scripting tools.  Develop database engineering standards and practices for the secure operation of databases between our cloud environment, customer environments and third-party IaaS vendors/providers  May manage relationships with hardware vendors and ISPs  May coordinate the activities of other database engineers  May represent database services team for technical issues during cross functional meetings/stand-ups

Ability to contribute different thoughts, ideas and viewpoints that lead to greater innovation on projects and cross-functional collaborative efforts

Required Experience: 

5-8 years’ experience in Database Administration  In depth knowledge of one RDBMS platform (ie MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, Oracle or SQL server) with familiarity and the ability to support additional platforms at a basic level   Experience with hybrid and public cloud concepts  Part of a support organization involved in implementation projects  Proven ability to manage databases in a high transaction/high availability environment  Experience with horizontal scaling and high availability technologies/concepts (ie Oracle RAC & Dataguard, SQL Server ‘Always On’)  Hands on experience with Solaris, UNIX, Linux, or Windows operating systems in a physical and/or virtual environment   Experience working with project managers/scrum master’s to implement new projects and resolve issues  Liaising directly with customers of an IT organization  Exposure to ITIL / ITSM / Managed Services / DevOps / SOA operational models  Very strong ANSI SQL (PL/SQL, T-SQL) development skills  Knowledge of higher-level languages a plus (Java, C++, Python) 

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in CS or related discipline or equivalent experience  Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills   Interpersonal skills with a strong orientation towards customer service  Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated commitment to production of high-quality documentation  Excellent team player with good experience working with departmental and cross functional teams 

We are looking for someone who is proficient in the role requirements, but who also brings a unique perspective and diversity of thought to our team. GHX encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for qualified applicants.

 

Estimated salary range: $109,700 - $146,200

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here: https://www.ghx.com/about/careers/

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