Database Administrator

SCS Engineers is looking for an experienced Database Administrator to add to our development team. As a Database Administrator with strong SQL development skills, you will play a key role in driving enhancements to our software products as well as optimizing hardware resources. You will work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to ensure high-quality user experiences. With a passion for technology and software development, you will contribute to the success of the team by addressing data-intensive challenges, optimizing database performance, and delivering on multiple projects within varying timelines. You will also work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, providing technical expertise to solve complex problems and improve overall software functionality. This position will be based in our Long Beach Headquarters and you can be hybrid (2 days/week in office) but we will consider remote candidates in the USA.

·  Database Design & Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain database structures and schemas that support enterprise applications and business requirements.

·  Database Performance Optimization: Monitor, diagnose, and optimize database performance to ensure high availability and efficiency of production databases.

·  Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity, availability, and business continuity.

·  Database Security: Implement and enforce database security measures, including user access control, encryption, and compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

·  SQL Development: Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and demonstrate SSRS skills to meet application and reporting requirements.

·  Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and automation tools for routine database administration tasks, such as backups, indexing, and monitoring. Participate in ETL operations to load and transform data as required.

·  Database Upgrades & Patches: Plan, test, and execute database upgrades and patch management to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.

·  Incident Management & Troubleshooting: Respond to and resolve database-related incidents and performance issues in a timely and effective manner.

·  Database Monitoring & Reporting: Utilize database monitoring tools to track system health, performance, and resource utilization; provide regular performance reports and recommendations.

·  Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with software developers to ensure database design aligns with application requirements, providing guidance on data access and optimization techniques.  Participate in code deployments as required.

·  Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database systems, procedures, and configurations, and establish best practices for development, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

·  Capacity Planning & Scaling: Proactively plan and manage database resources to support growth, including storage, memory, and compute requirements for database systems.

• BS degree in a computer discipline or relevant certification required. 
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as Database engineer required.
• Expert knowledge of MS SQL Server,
• Experience working with Amazon AWS and MS Azure
• Built-out OLAP and other tools for data mining
• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools
• Familiarity with programming languages API
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically

USD $120,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

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As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.

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