The Motley Fool is hiring a
Senior Database Administrator

Summary

Join The Motley Fool's Cloud Implementation team as a Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain scalable database systems in AWS. You'll oversee the creation and optimization of database schemas, maintain diverse database environments, and help shape the best solutions for recurring data challenges.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in database administration within a product-focused company
• Startup Experience: If you've been part of a fast-moving technology startup, you know what it's like to push through adversity, adapt on the fly, and find solutions when things are ambiguous and fast-changing
• Database Expertise: Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MS SQL
• Data Modeling: Skilled in designing efficient database schemas and data models that support dynamic application needs, often working with incomplete or evolving requirements
• Performance Tuning: Experienced in optimizing database performance under pressure—whether it's through query execution plans, indexing strategies, or inventive workarounds to resource limitations
• Automation & Monitoring: Proficient in automating database maintenance tasks and using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and AWS Performance Insights
• Backup & Recovery: Advanced skills in implementing and managing backup and recovery solutions, including point-in-time recovery and cross-region replication
• IaC Skills: Advanced skills in Terraform (IaC) for setting up reproducible and scalable infrastructure in AWS

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and optimization of database schemas
• Maintain diverse database environments
• Help shape the best solutions for recurring data challenges

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment
• Generous fully-paid parental leave
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity