Data Platforms Administrator - Quartz

Are you looking for a new challenge in the field of data warehousing? Do you have a strong background in database administration? Are you able to understand and discuss technical software issues with both internal customers and external vendors? If so, Come Find your Spark at Quartz!

Quartz seeking a Data Platforms Administrator to join our Enterprise Data Management Department. This position will administer and maintain Quartz data management and delivery platforms to ensure their availability, performance, integrity, and security according to established Service Level Targets (SLTs). The role will also serve as the primary liaison with the managed services providers, infrastructure, application development and security teams, and is responsible for capacity, growth and resource planning, disaster recovery configuration, and testing.

Benefits:

• Broader platform administration role encompassing data stores, data management, and processing platforms
• Modernized cloud-based enterprise data warehouse (EDW) ecosystem
• Highly collaborative working environment
• Full-time in-person or hybrid work environments available
• Salary range based upon skills and experience provided: $91,100 - $113,900 plus robust benefits package

• Maintenance and support of Data Management Platforms. Responsible for:
  • Software deployment, configuration, and upgrades.
  • Stability, performance monitoring, remediation, and improvements.
  • Serves as the primary liaison with the managed services providers, infrastructure, application development and security teams.
  • Capacity, growth, and resource planning.
  • Disaster recovery, planning, and testing.
• Support for Development Teams:
  • Consults and provides support to Business Intelligence and ETL Developers, and Data Analysts.
  • Enhances team documentation to aid in training and improving off-hour support.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; equivalent experience and continuing education related to the position will be considered in lieu of education requirement
• 7+ years of experience in administration, maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning of the data management, analytics, reporting and visualization platforms
• 3+ years of experience in a managed service environment
• Database administration experience with one or more: Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake, MySQL, Oracle; and exposure to the other data platforms
• Experience working in Windows Server and UNIX environments.
• Experience with managed service cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with administration and maintenance of the enterprise data integration and processing platforms (Informatica PowerCenter or similar).
• Experience with administration and maintenance of the reporting and data visualization tools (Business Objects, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Unix Scripting (Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, Shell)
• Ability to work as part of a team in an open environment that facilitates information exchange
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete timely
• Create strong relationships and provide positive experiences for internal partners

This position may work remotely but will be required to report to our office in Madison, WI. Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.

Quartz offers an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built upon the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, and Resourcefulness. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.