Senior Database Administrator

Summary

Join Nearsure's LATAM team as a Database Administrator (DBA) and enjoy 100% remote work while managing and maintaining our organization's database systems. You will ensure database performance, availability, and security, overseeing backups, recoveries, and upgrades. Collaborate with the development team to optimize query performance and maintain efficient database operations. Nearsure offers a supportive work environment with paid time off, national holidays, sick leave, a refundable annual credit, teambuilding activities, and a birthday day off. We value work-life balance and provide a People Care team for support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of DBA experience, and proficiency in SQL Server and other database technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ Years of experience working as a Database Administrator managing large-scale databases in a production environment
• 3+ Years of experience working as a Database Administrator with SQL Server, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
• 3+ Years of experience executing tasks of database optimization, indexing, query tuning, and data modeling
• Solid understanding of C# or VB.NET with hands-on experience in reviewing code, invoking libraries, and optimizing database queries from code
• Real experience using Visual Studio and SSIS packages for data migration
• Proficiency in monitoring database performance and identifying bottlenecks
• Expertise in implementing and managing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Ability to design and implement effective database backup and recovery strategies
• Proficiency in database security, encryption, and access control mechanisms
• Competence in implementing and maintaining database security policies
• Experience in capacity planning and managing database storage
• Knowledge of database scripting languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, and T-SQL
• Skills in developing scripts and tools to automate routine database tasks
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Advanced English Level is required for this role as you will work with US clients. Effective communication in English is essential to deliver the best solutions to our clients and expand your horizons

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize SQL queries and database structures to ensure high availability and performance
• Design and implement effective database backup and recovery strategies. Ensure database systems can be restored quickly in the event of data loss
• Implement and maintain database security policies, manage user permissions, and monitor access to ensure data is protected from unauthorized use or breaches
• Monitor and manage database storage, including planning for future growth and system resource requirements
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes
• Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to support database-related projects and troubleshoot issues
• Develop scripts and tools to automate routine database tasks and improve operational efficiency

Benefits

• USD 💲 Salary compensation
• 100% remote work 🏢 but if you feel like connecting with people you can visit coworking spaces all over LATAM allowing you to expand your professional network
• Paid time off according to your country’s law without affecting your monthly salary to ensure that you have plenty of time to rest and recharge
• Your country’s national holidays 🌴 allow you to celebrate important events and traditions with your loved ones
• Sick or medical leave 😷 when needed so that you can take a day off to take care of your health, and have wellbeing without worrying about work
• Refundable annual credit 💸 for you to spend on your favorite perks
• Teambuilding activities 🤜🤛 such as coffee breaks, tech talks, and after-work gatherings with your Nearsure colleagues, to feel close to our community
• A day off during your birthday week 🥳🎂 to enjoy with your family and friends, ensuring that you have a chance to make memories on your special day