Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator – Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew has empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands – Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry‑standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (Engineer) to join our dynamic IT organization. This full‑time role will design, manage, and optimize our database infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of hands‑on experience in database administration and cloud technologies, with a focus on MSSQL, MySQL, Postgre

SQL, and AWS RDS.

• Administer, maintain, and optimize MSSQL Server, MySQL Server, and Postgre
  
  SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Leverage AWS RDS to manage and support multiple database platforms, including deployment, configuration, and monitoring.
• Utilize deep AWS expertise to architect, deploy, and maintain cloud‑based database solutions that align with business needs.
• Perform advanced performance troubleshooting and tuning for MSSQL, MySQL, and Postgre
  
  SQL databases to resolve bottlenecks and ensure optimal operation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and implement scalable database solutions.
• Monitor database health, implement backup and recovery strategies, and ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on database best practices and cloud technologies.
• (Optional) Support Oracle EBS environments, including administration and integration, as needed.
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a knowledge base for the team.

• 5–7 years of professional experience in database engineering or administration roles.
• Proven expertise managing, configuring, and optimizing MSSQL Server environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with MySQL deployment, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Demonstrated ability to administer and support Postgre
  
  SQL databases effectively.
• Extensive experience managing multiple database types (MSSQL, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL) within AWS RDS.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Cloud Watch) and their integration with database systems – AWS experience is mandatory.
• In‑depth skills in diagnosing and resolving performance issues across MSSQL, MySQL, and Postgre
  
  SQL databases.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Linux server environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), including scripting, system optimization, and security.
• Experience with automation tools (Azure Dev Ops, Terraform, Ansible) for database provisioning and management.
• Familiarity with Oracle E‑Business Suite administration, configuration, or support is a plus.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Sedentary – Requires sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally.

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive employee benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job‑related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non‑discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

Compensation range for this position is: $ – $ per year.