Job Description

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite, 5 days a week)
Job Type: Full-Time

Summary

Are you a seasoned database expert with a passion for designing innovative solutions and leading high-performing teams? We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with extensive expertise in Microsoft SQL Server , Snowflake , and AWS RDS . In this role, you will lead the management and optimization of data infrastructure, support business intelligence initiatives, and mentor a growing team of database engineers.

This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a new and growing IT department , reporting directly to the Head of IT and playing a critical role in driving the organization's data strategy. If you thrive in a collaborative, Agile-driven environment and are eager to leverage your technical and leadership skills, this role is for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Snowflake Data Architecture

• Architect, develop, and maintain Snowflake data warehouses and data lakes, with a focus on governance, security, and performance.

SQL Server Leadership

• Design, manage, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases, including Always-On availability groups, clustered environments, replication services, and performance monitoring.

Cloud Database Management

• Optimize and manage database solutions in AWS RDS ; support Azure SQL environments as needed.

ETL and Data Workflows

• Build and streamline ETL pipelines , reporting solutions, and workflows using tools like SSRS, SSAS, SSIS , and Azure Data Factory .

Operational DBA Tasks

• Perform essential database maintenance, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.

Collaboration and Integration

• Partner with IT and DevOps teams to ensure smooth project management and delivery using platforms like Azure DevOps .

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide a team of database engineers, promoting collaboration, skill development, and shared success.

Data Project Support

• Collaborate with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics teams to advance data-driven organizational initiatives.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure all databases adhere to best practices for security, integrity, and compliance .

Data Tools and Automation

• Configure and manage integration platforms and BI tools such as Power BI , Tableau , Power Automate , and scripting tools like Python or R .

Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration , including Always-On clustered environments.
• 5+ years of experience managing Snowflake data warehouses and data lakes.
• Expertise in AWS RDS database management; Azure SQL experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with BI and ETL tools, including Power BI, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS , and Azure Data Factory .
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms for code and project management.
• Exposure to MySQL and advanced optimization tools.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell ; experience with Python or R is a plus.
• Knowledge of data integration tools such as Boomi, Redshift , or Databricks is highly desirable.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership skills to effectively inspire, mentor, and manage a team.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Sciences , or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

• This position is onsite 5 days a week in Irvine, CA , offering the opportunity to be part of a new IT build with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
• The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, encouraging close interaction with a talented team to drive impactful changes to the organization’s data infrastructure and strategy.

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