Database Administrator II
Qualis Health
Seattle, WA(remote)
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$125,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Automation, Cloud Computing, Clustering Software, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Architecture, Database Backup, Database Design, Database Optimization, Database Programming, Database Recovery, Database Technology, Disaster Recovery, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), MCDBA - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Nonprofit, Operations Processes, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Quality Management, Query Optimization, Regulatory Requirements, SQL Databases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), System Architecture, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Work From Home
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
11 days ago
Comagine Health is a national, mission-driven, nonprofit organization that has engaged in health care quality consulting and quality improvement services for more than 50 years.
We are leaders in assisting front-line providers and engaging health care partners to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.
Our talented remote workforce spans the country and plays a vital role in our success. We go beyond merely providing a remote work option; we support and embrace it. We offer opportunities to make a difference from anywhere in the U.S. and enjoy better work-life balance. An annual stipend gives you the freedom to enhance your workspace with options that suit your needs.
We believe in an environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that include:
* Medical, dental and vision insurance* Paid time off for vacation, illness, and volunteering* Retirement savings plan with employer contribution* Adoption financial assistance* Paid parental leave* And much more!
Position Overview
We are seeking a Database Administrator II to support the administration, monitoring, and optimization of the organization's SQL database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring databases remain secure, high-performing, and recoverable, while supporting both on-premises and cloud-based database systems.
The Database Administrator II will work closely with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to maintain database performance, troubleshoot issues, and support database migrations and improvements across environments.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Design
Administer and maintain SQL databases across development, test, and production environments.
Collaborate with developers and system architects to design scalable and efficient database solutions.
Optimize database structures to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor database health and performance to ensure systems remain accessible and efficient.
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement database and query optimization strategies.
Security & Compliance
Implement database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.
Ensure database environments meet security and regulatory requirements.
Backup, Recovery & High Availability
Develop and maintain database backup and recovery processes.
Support high availability solutions such as clustering and Always On Availability Groups.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
Automation & Scripting
Develop and maintain scripts for database monitoring, automation, and maintenance tasks.
Identify opportunities to automate operational processes.
Cloud & Database Migration
Support migration of on-premises SQL Server databases to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
Evaluate and recommend cloud-based database services to improve scalability and performance.
Amazon Redshift Administration (Preferred)
Assist with administration and optimization of Amazon Redshift clusters, including performance tuning and cluster monitoring.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Required Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
Experience
5+ years of experience in database administration, database architecture, or related technical roles.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Migration Engineer
AWS Certified Database - Specialty
Technical Skills
Advanced experience with SQL Server database administration
Expertise in database performance tuning and troubleshooting
Strong proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automation
Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Familiarity with Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, or similar cloud database services
Exposure to Amazon Redshift architecture, clusters, and optimization preferred
Additional Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comagine Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employment Comagine Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that embraces and practices diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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