Database Administrator
19 days ago
Kansas City
Job DescriptionDescription: The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for monitoring, tuning, and maintaining our Microsoft SQL Server database. The DBA will provide significant contributions in helping Tria Health improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and further enable strategic initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor the performance and security of Microsoft SQL Server databases., • Tune databases to ensure efficient operation and response times., • Optimize existing data queries and stored procedures., • Assist with building and maintaining Tria’s data warehouse., • Create, manage, and optimize indexes to improve query performance., • Develop and implement backup and recovery plans for databases., • Collaborate with the Software Development team on DBMS selection and establish best practices for usage., • Provide training and resources for the Development team on SQL Server optimization techniques., • Perform regular database maintenance tasks including updates and patches., • Analyze and resolve complex database-related issues., • Research and integrate new DBA tooling where applicable and cost-effective., • Collaborates with fellow IT team members to isolate and resolve technical issues, but also skilled enough to identify, research, and resolve technical issues independently – all in a timely manner., • Looking for continuous improvement opportunities and promoting innovation., • Communicates with stakeholders on a regular basis and upholds the standards of any published IT SLA (service level agreement) documentation., • Highly committed to constantly learning, and self-improvement, dedicating regular time to formal or self-guided training opportunities., • Commitment to Tria Health’s mission statement, motto, core values, and employee handbook., • Other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge and Skills: • Proven experience as a DBA, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server., • Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud-based and on-premises Microsoft SQL database environment required., • Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices., • Experience in performance tuning and optimization of SQL databases., • Proficiency in T-SQL and SQL query writing., • Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and security protocols., • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail., • Effective communication skills to teach and collaborate with the software development team., • Experience with database administration of non-Microsoft SQL databases (e.g., NoSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) is a plus., • Experience in administration of other data-driven infrastructure such as MQ, BPMS, and caching is a plus., • Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong sense of duty., • Communicates technical concepts clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders who have varying degrees of technical acumen., • Superior analytical skills., • Highly organized and efficient with the ability to multitask, and can prioritize tasks appropriately., • Goes above and beyond to create outstanding customer experiences., • Productive without sacrificing quality, maintainability, accessibility, or performance; perform duties at a high degree of accuracy., • Ability to work with non-technical users in a professional, courteous, and polite manner., • Ability to communicate effectively using email, Teams chat, SMS text, phone, video conferencing, and remote screen sharing., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience., • 1+ years of relevant work experience as a DBA., • Experience as a software application developer is a plus., • In addition to either of the education/experience classifications above, Microsoft SQL certification, or similar certification, is a plus. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, bend, kneel, sit, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and printers are utilized. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal., • Location: Tria Health is located at 1729 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO (Crossroads area). This is not a remote job, but a hybrid schedule can be offered after training.