Database Administrator (DBA)

Evolver Federal is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team in support of our Federal Health IT customer. The DBA will be responsible for designing, testing, planning, implementing, protecting, operating, managing, and maintaining our system's databases.

This position is approved to be fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure and maintain RDBMS in AWS RDS using IAC (CloudFormation) Scripting.
• Create, tune, implement and upgrade DBMS installations.
• Monitor database operations and system performance metrics to identify potential risks/issues using AWS Monitoring Tools.
• Respond to performance and outage alerts
• Ensure database backup and recovery jobs are in place and regularly tested
• Manage database user access and security.
• Ensure database access controls support protecting the data.
• Optimize application SQL queries and database for faster performance and high availability.
• Write, deploy, as well as peer review, SQL DML and DDL script to support application patches and deployments using Liquibase
• Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements.
• Collate, prepare, and present statistical information for internal and external use.
• Support application and database production deployment for application modules.
• Provide database guidance and support to project teams.
• Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning.
• Work in conjunction with the data architect and application development teams to design, develop and review data model changes.
• Review and maintain database changes using Liquibase.
• Assist with SQL development to generate ad-hoc reports from database as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related information technology field
• 3 years of experience in administering, managing and tuning databases
• 2 years of experience with Postgres DBMS
• 2 years of experience with managing RDS in AWS
• 1 year of experience with data modeling
• 2 years of experience with Postgres Stored Procedures, Triggers Development
• 2 years of experience with programming languages such PL/SQL coding
• 1 year of experience as a database developer to assist development teams
• 1 year of experience with implementing and using Liquibase to manage database changes
• 2 years of experience implementing and maintaining company data management practices and policies
• 2 years of experience with data and schema standards and concepts
• 2 years of experience with database design, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance
• 1 year of experience working in an Agile environment
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required, and all applicants shall have lived in the United States for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check that includes a client-specific Public Trust background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Database - Specialty
• Experience with at least one other relational database including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle
• Prior experience with scripting (Python, JavaScript, Shell (Linux or Windows))
• ETL experience using a data integration tool like Informatica, or Talend preferred
• Jasper Reporting experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely
• Ability to maintain proactive and effective communication as a remote employee, ensuring seamless collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company's success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.