We are seeking a Database Administrator for a contract position based in Lansing, Michigan, with an expected duration of six months or more.
Responsibilities
- Administer PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases
- Automate routine database maintenance activities using scripting languages
- Tune database performance across OLTP and Data Warehouse environments
- Implement and manage backup and recovery processes
- Deploy and maintain high-availability database solutions
- Support cloud database migration and administration
- Troubleshoot database performance issues independently and in collaboration with multiple teams
- Provide guidance on database best practices and efficiency improvements
Qualifications
- Required
- PostgreSQL database administration experience, preferably with EDB
- SQL Server database administration experience
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python, or Perl
- Experience automating routine database maintenance activities
- Experience working in Microsoft Windows Server and/or Unix environments
- Database performance tuning experience across OLTP and Data Warehouse environments
- Proficiency with backup and recovery software and concepts
- Experience with high-availability database solutions
- Experience with cloud database migration and administration
- Ability to independently troubleshoot database performance issues while collaborating across multiple teams
- Ability to provide guidance on database best practices and efficiency improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively