Senior Database Administrator Job Responsibilities: Leads the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations of all data systems to support scalability, availability, and performance. Collaborate with engineering teams through the entire software development lifecycle to solve complex problems while maintaining database standards and best practices.Responsible for ensuring application/database stability and functionality, including all environments: development, test, and productionMonitor, investigate, and troubleshoot production database issues, coordinate incident recovery, and communicate to respective support teams and engineering leaders.Help maintain all data stores on AWS cloud infrastructure.Work with our strategic reporting and data analysis teams to help build/refresh data warehouse.Off-hours support is required as needed. Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Data Administrator/EngineerExperience managing databases on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform (EC2 & RDS)Experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or newerExperience with Microsoft SQL AlwaysOn HA and SAN environmentsExperience with Redshift and PostgreSQLDesigning and implementing disaster recovery solutions, including geo-replicated scenariosStrong TSQL, Powershell, and Python skillsStrong experience with query performance improvementsStrong knowledge of relational design best practicesStrong knowledge of data warehouse design (star schema, snowflake etc)Good written and verbal communication skills to interact with engineers and managers alikeContinuous deployment experience Preferred Skills: Database agnostic approach. Willing to work with new and emerging technologiesWorking knowledge of AWS high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR)High level experience in Data Science and data science toolingExperience in the development and administration of MongoDBExperience in the development and administration of Redis Experience in the development and administration of Solr Experience with operating systems like UNIX, LINUX, CentOSExposure to working inside an Agile development organization Location: Austin, TX 78701, remote or hybrid optional team environment
*Unfortunately we are unable to employ remote employees in the following locations: New York City, Massachusetts,
Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, California, and anywhere outside of the U.S. Salary: $140-155k base salary ($160-175k total comp including 401k matching, paid insurance, bonus, etc.)
*Unfortunately we are unable to transfer or sponsor visas.
*No agencies or independent contractors please Why uShip? uShip offers big-company benefits in a small-ish sized company because we really value and are committed to our people. There are even some extras that will surprise you. Remote or hybrid work options Monthly Wellness Reimbursements Home office Reimbursements Company paid meal delivery pass, plus monthly credit 100% Paid Health and Dental available 401(k) matching, no vesting Stock Options Pet Insurance Dog-friendly downtown office So much more! Company Overview uShip is the world's first and largest shipping marketplace, making it quicker, easier, and more affordable to ship large or bulky items. Consumers and businesses can compare and book bids from hundreds of thousands of customer-reviewed transportation service providers, ranging from independent owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. From cars to cranes and furniture to freight, our straightforward and transparent platform helps people, businesses, e-commerce sellers, and multinational logistics companies ship with greater speed and efficiency. Customers save money and service providers make money using their empty cargo space – everyone wins! We welcome diversity in all its forms, and believe we're better collaborators, strategizers, and thinkers because of it. uShip is an equal opportunity employer. We are inspired to find candidates who embody our Core Values. uShip prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, parental status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate our differences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.