We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the performance, availability, recovery, and security of our production and development database servers and instances. Your work will directly impact our Development and Test Teams, facilitating smooth releases and changes to our products. You will also collaborate with fellow DBAs to share insights about our product lines and contribute to the collective knowledge of all Daxko products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ownership. Take charge of DBA-related tasks for your assigned Daxko Product Lines.
2. Database Management. Oversee production database users and permissions, manage backup and recovery processes, and design schemas and other database objects.
3. Data Support. Assist with importing and exporting data from various databases and provide support to the Technical Services Team on customer issues.
4. Performance Monitoring. Monitor and resolve performance issues, manage failover clustering setups, and perform standard maintenance tasks.
5. Collaboration. Work closely with Engineering and Test Teams on performance tuning and address emergencies or escalations as needed.
6. On-Call Duties. Participate in the on-call rotation and be available for some nights and weekends as required.

Qualifications

1. Experience. 3-5 years of experience with MySQL, AWS Aurora, and/or SQL Server.
2. Education. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3. Technical Skills. Proficiency in cloud platforms and 2-3 database technologies (e.g., MySQL, SQL Azure, AWS Aurora, SQL Server). Ability to analyze and troubleshoot query performance using SQL Server query plans.
4. Soft Skills. Strong initiative, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
5. Availability. Willingness to work some nights and weekends for on-call responsibilities.

What We Offer

1. Hybrid Work Model. Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
2. Comprehensive Benefits. Health insurance, accidental insurance, tax-saving reimbursements, provident fund (PF), and more.
3. Leave Entitlements. Generous leave policies, including hospitalization/caregiving leaves and paid parental leaves (Maternity, Paternity, & Adoption).
4. Work Environment. Casual work settings with company events, celebrations, and performance achievement awards.
5. Professional Growth. Access to learning and development opportunities, along with a referral bonus program.

Diversity Commitment

Daxko is committed to building a diverse workforce. We value diversity in thought, perspective, age, ability, nationality, ethnicity, orientation, and gender. The unique skills and experiences of our team members contribute significantly to our success and values.