Location: Remote
Summary: Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and consistency. This role requires a service-oriented mentality, a high sense of ownership of the projects and tasks assigned, and a constant focus on improving the processes and operations of the database environment. Works directly with development and operational teams to design, test, and deploy data systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server software and related products.
- Manage database security, roles, and user accounts to ensure data integrity and security.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions as required.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance tuning and optimization.
- Conduct regular database maintenance tasks, such as indexing, integrity checks, and storage management.
- Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions.
- Support application development and deployment utilizing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) workflows.
- Assist in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Develop and implement strategies for improving database reliability and performance.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must have the following:
- A bachelor's degree in software engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA and equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience with SQL Server 2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and T-SQL.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
- Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models.
- Familiarity with SQL Server reporting services (SSRS), SQL Server integration services (SSIS), and SQL Server analysis services (SSAS).
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle.
The compensation range for this position is between $95,600 and $110,998 based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments.
Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/
