Database Administrator

• Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.
• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
• Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.
• Perform database transaction and security audits.
• Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.
• Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices database use.
• Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• This role will regularly work with various senior leaders, Architects, Engineering leads, Product Owners, Product Managers, SME's, stakeholders, and executive sponsors.
• Will require some experience/expertise with consultation, organizational change management and exceptional communication skills to ensure/support the delivery and mature and evolve processes, tools, and operating models.
• Other work as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS, and/or 15+ years equivalent work or military experience
• Certifications in Microsoft development technologies (.Net, Azure Cloud certifications such as Azure Data Platform, Databricks, Azure DevOps)
• 5+ years of experience in power generation, renewable energy, or retail electricity business in deregulated markets within North America is preferred
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting database servers, lakes and/or consolidations
• Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques
• Project management experience is preferred
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Physical Demands:

• Hybrid Work environment that requires a minimum of 24 hrs of office presence
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components
• Occasional off-hour escalation availability required

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent technical architecture and technical support documentation skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products as required
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, high-growth environment is crucial

Last updated on Sep 28, 2023