Database Administrator

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We are seeking a Database Administrator who can bridge technical expertise with business collaboration. This role requires someone comfortable working closely with IT teams while partnering directly with business users to resolve issues and support projects.

Candidates must be local to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metropolitan area. Candidates must also be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship both now and in the future. No C2C or third party.

• Location:
  
  Northwest metro
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time, with 3 days per week in the office.
• Compensation:
  Target range is $100,000-$115,000 plus bonus, with flexibility for exceptional experience.
• On-Call Rotation:
  Part of an 8-person rotation; efforts are made to minimize disruptions.

• Serve as a utility player, not just a traditional DBA.
  
  Responsibilities include:
  • Database maintenance (monitoring, backups, indexing, optimization).
  • Project work: purging databases, prepping for upgrades, vendor coordination.
  • Collaborate with business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including replication, mirroring, and governance of connectors.
• Work with Power Platform and Power BI for reporting and analytics.
• Assist with Azure integrations, APIs, and web applications.
• Act as a technical lead for database governance and best practices.
• Mentor a junior system administrator to ensure coverage and avoid single points of failure.

• Ability to balance technical depth with business communication.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and familiarity with MS Power Systems.
• Knowledge of Power Platform tools and reporting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and proactive problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or Associate's degree with equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Exposure to database development and system indexing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.