Senior Database Administrator

General information

Country

USA

State

Ohio

City

Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to enhance the availability, scalability, and automation of our database infrastructure. Our team is responsible for supporting SQL Server, MongoDB, Elastic Search, and Azure SQL DB. In this role, you will collaborate with Application Development teams to build resilient database solutions that meet the demands of our large-scale applications.

What’s in it for you:

$111,000 – $139,000 base salary, benefits package, and company perks

Advancement opportunities with structured career paths

Access to the latest emerging technologies

Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training

Offers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month

Certified Great Place to Work and voted a  Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

Key responsibilities:

Design, automate, and monitor highly available and scalable database solutions

Optimize database performance, tuning queries, indexes, and schemas for SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DBPartner with Application Development teams to guide best practices for database architecture and performance

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for database automation and configuration management

Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability to facilitate proactive issue resolution

Improve database security, backups, and disaster recovery strategies

Support CI/CD processes for database changes to ensure reliability and compliance

Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements in database resilience

Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements

On-call, but also working on ways to avoid on-call Qualifications & experience:5+ years of experience in database administration, reliability engineering, or database engineering

Deep expertise in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL DB Experience working in high-transaction, large-scale application environments

Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Power Shell, or Kubernetes Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, Power Shell) for automation

Experience implementing database monitoring, logging, and observability solutions

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and database-as-a-service (DBaaS)
Expertise in query optimization, performance tuning, and indexing strategies

Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices for database management

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and engineers on other teams

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with containerized database workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog Certifications in SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or Azure

Experience with multi-region and globally distributed databases

Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About UsTotal Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs.

At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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