Lead Database Administrator

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Lead Database Administrator

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Experience

10 +

Employee type

Full Time

Position

Expert

Offer Salary

Not Listed

Job Description

Spectrum is hiring a Lead Database Administrator to manage database installations, optimize performance, and develop backup strategies. This role requires 10+ years of experience in database administration, expertise in Postgres, Trino, and Kubernetes, and strong troubleshooting skills. Join our dynamic team to work on cutting-edge technology and drive innovation in a high-growth environment.

WHAT OUR LEAD DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS ENJOY MOST

  • Leading the installation and configurations of databases.

  • Developing backup and recovery strategies for Database Management Systems.

  • Utilizing state of the art diagnostic tools to identify and resolve performance issues.

  • Collaborating with production support to implement projects.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

Experience: 

  • 10+ years of experience working with database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment.

Education: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Technical skills:

  • Knowledge of Database Architecture including its implementation. (Postgres preferred).

  • Understanding knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application.

  • Knowledge of software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.).

  • Good understanding of Capacity Planning to sustain business growth, Change Management procedures, Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of business users in a professional manner.

  • Effectively consults with department managers and leaders and show judgment and initiative in order to accomplish job duties.

  • Able to prioritize, organize effectively, make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.

Abilities:

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

  • Ability to communicate in a straightforward manner both orally and in writing with all levels of management and company personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Trino or Presto DB

  • Strong understanding of Oracle or MySQL DB

  • Experience working in Kubernetes

Skills
MYSQL Communication Skill Interpersonal Skill Management Skill Problem-solving Skill Time management Skill Troubleshooting Oracle PostgreSQL Database design Organizational skills
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