Associate Database Administrator

Geode Capital Management is a global systematic investment manager. With a robust infrastructure and talented investment professionals, Geode offers clients the scale of a large asset management firm, with the benefits of a smaller organization.

Associate Database Administrator

Boston, MA

Geode Capital Management, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Associate Database Administrator to join our System Operations (Sys Ops) team. In this role, you will support the firm’s database administrative needs and impact asset growth, risk mitigation, and internal user satisfaction.

• Install, configure, and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring system health and performance, to ensure high levels of security, performance, availability, and resilience.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain processes using T-SQL, Power Shell, and SSIS.
• Define and implement data access controls and monitoring.
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Be proactive and identify areas of improvement.
• Handle incident, problem, and change requests across all severity levels through enterprise ticketing systems, following established incident and change management processes.
• Document procedures, operational runbooks, and technical knowledge; share best practices with the team and contribute to continuous learning and operational improvement.
• Provide off‑hours support, including weekends and holidays, on a rotation when required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in MS SQL or Postgres.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Knowledgeable in Database Administration with a focus on data cleanup, transformation, architecture, and automation.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing T‑SQL queries.
• Experience in major database systems (e.g., SQL Server and Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Knowledge of industry standard database solutions, including high availability, database clusters, mirroring, and replication.
• Experience in database migration, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
• Good understanding of database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.

• Experience with cloud database solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Aurora).
• Experience with CI/CD tools.
• Hands‑on scripting experience with Power Shell or Python.
• Experience with advanced data movement techniques, including CDC.
• Financial industry experience preferred.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
• 401(k) Matching and Annual Profit Sharing Contributions.
• $2,500 annual charitable match.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement / CFA and Certificate Reimbursements.
• Student Debt Employer Contributions.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Generous Time off package that includes PTO and Volunteer Time Off.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance.
• Supplemental Benefits including Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD and LTD.
• Commuter Benefits including 50% share of transit expense.
• Employee discount programs.
• Volunteer opportunities and employee events.
• Family care assistance.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

Founded in 2001, Geode is headquartered in Boston’s financial district and employs approximately 200 employees. We are an institutional asset manager providing core beta exposures across a range of equity and niche asset classes, with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management. We aim to attract, motivate, and retain top talent through a comprehensive compensation and benefits philosophy.

Geode is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and supports a diversified work environment.