Sr. Database Engineer - Onbe
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for "on behalf." Because that's exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!
Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Database Admin Team Lead to join our Technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database management, proactive administration, and performance optimization. This role will be responsible for leading efforts to design and implement robust database solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and resource management. Collaborating closely with our software development teams, this individual will promote standard processes in database design while driving team alignment and contributing to the ongoing development and maintenance of our systems.
This role is a hybrid role that will work onsite 1-2 days per week at our Dallas, TX location. Occasional travel may be required as part of this position. #LinkedIn-Hybrid
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases using tools like SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
- Perform comprehensive database administration tasks, including resource management, security enforcement, data backup and recovery, and performance tuning.
- Implement and document solutions for database monitoring, maintenance, backup strategies, replication, and security measures.
- Install, maintain, and solve SQL Server environments, particularly focusing on Always-On Availability Groups and SQL Server Replication/Mirroring.
- Proactively find opportunities for database enhancements to improve system performance and reliability.
- Provide critical after-hours support when necessary to maintain high availability and optimal performance.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of database systems.
- Drive migrations to Azure's Platform as a Service offering for Microsoft SQL Databases and highlight when NoSQL options such as Azure Cosmos will suffice.
- Serve as a Team Lead, facilitating function-specific change efforts and ensuring all stakeholders are properly aligned.
- Independently implement complex project tasks, from strategic planning to implementation, with minimal oversight.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
- Proficiency with modern database technologies, particularly in Azure environments.
- Extensive experience with SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups and SQL Server Replication/Mirroring.
- Expertise in configuring and supporting high-availability SQL Server environments, including replication, log shipping, and database mirroring.
- Solid understanding of data structures, design patterns, architectural patterns, and SQL Server internals.
- Proficient in using SSIS and SSRS for data integration and reporting.
- Skilled in query performance tuning and analyzing query execution plans.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and effective planning strategies.
- Experience with SAN platforms and storage configurations.
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure, as well as virtualization technologies like NetApp.
- Proficient in monitoring SQL Server performance using tools like Redgate and IDERA.
- Experience with Oracle and other RDBMS is a plus.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with varying deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and collaboration.
- Experience working within Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
- Familiarity with project management and documentation tools like JIRA and Confluence.
The base salary range for this position is between 114,000 to 135,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits includes medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, open paid time off, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.
We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we're constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.
Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence
