Description:

Come Trailblaze your career with Stellar MLS! We are seeking Superstars, Get the Job Done Leaders, and Go Getters to Join our Stellar Team of Multi-Talented Professionals!

At Stellar, we do not hire anyone simply to perform a job function. We believe that your skills will make those job functions an effective, integral and important part of the growth of your department and Stellar and will contribute to the success of your colleagues and our customers. We value the skills that you bring to Stellar and expect that you will affirm our culture and values of collaboration, professionalism and cooperation through your actions and job performance.

The Database Administrator role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain database objects in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes but not limited to creating, installing, maintaining, monitoring, and updating data environments both on-premises and in the cloud. The Database Administrator will also research, design, document, and modify data storage specifications throughout the production life cycle. This is full time salary, exempt position that reports to the Lead Developer.

This position may be able to work remote from home if able to meet performance guidelines. If working remote you must be a resident of Florida and work from home in the state of Florida while employed with our organization. While working remote from home, you will be required to have reliable internet connectivity provided and may need a wired connection. Although this position, maybe classified as "remote work from home" position, periodic visits to the Corporate Office, Altamonte Springs FL., location may be required, depending on business needs.

.Requirements:

We are excited to expand our team. In our search for Stellar candidates we are looking for the following qualifications:

Essential Core Competencies

Customer Focus - The drive and ability to deliver exceptional service to customers and colleagues
Innovation - The drive and ability to generate and use ideas to improve business results
Dealing with Challenges - An ability to deal with challenges and difficult situations in a practical and optimistic way
Initiative - The drive to identify, create and act on opportunities
Professional Development - Develop and maximize the capabilities of yourself and others

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

At least 5 years' experience as a DBA or Database Engineer
Expertise in designing/configuring mission critical, highly available and high throughput Databases such as MySQL, MS SQL and/or PostgreSQL
Experience with SQL 2016 or higher in an enterprise environment.
Experience with SQL Server Always On and Windows clustering.
Experience in building and administering IaaS-based database configurations in Microsoft Azure.
Experience with VLDB ~20 TB across multiple regional data centers.
Setting up and monitoring cybersecurity measures
Expertise in migrating Server databases from on-premises environments to the public cloud, with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure.
Strong technical knowledge in the Microsoft SQL Server database engine and related components, including an emphasis on database and object migration from on-premises to cloud environments
Experience with Redis, and AWS technologies a plus.
Ethically handling private data, including financial and/or healthcare data for certain companies
Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialists to set up, maintain and monitor data
Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations.
Assist with design and implementation of a data loading tool to move sanitized data from production to a non-production environment
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades
Timely and regular attendance is an essential function of the position; being physically present in the work environment is an essential job function
After hours work and overtime is required, periodically as needed. Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.

Other Essential Skills

Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices, of SDLC
Extensive relational database and operating systems experience.
Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies
Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues
Communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams
Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans
Flexible and adaptable regarding learning and understanding new technologies
Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to conduct research into data-related issues and products
Highly self-motivated and directed
Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals

Essential Physical Skills

Acceptable vision and hearing (with or without correction)
Bending on occasion
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand tools, and to handle other computer components
Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals (no greater than 40 pounds)
Talking for long periods of time, approximately 8-10 hours a day
Sitting for long periods of time approximately, approximately 6-8 hours a day
Writing and/or typing for long periods of time, approximately 8-10 hours a day

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability).

Education, Certification, and Software

Proficiency in a variety of SQL Server Always On and Windows clustering. Experience with other data storage methodologies in Azure. Experience in data architecture is a plus.
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or data engineering, and/or 7 years' equivalent work experience

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, short/long term disability, life insurance, personal time off, and a 401K plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Summary
Company name: Stellar MLS
Remote job title: Database Administrator