Database Administrator (Remote from Illinois)

This position is posted by reputed company on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Database Administrator in Illinois. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to ensure the reliability, performance, and reputed company of mission-critical database environments. This role offers the opportunity to support both on-premises and reputed company-based platforms, including SQL Server and MySQL on AWS. You will play a key part in maintaining high-availability systems, optimizing performance, and implementing best practices to enhance database operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to critical projects, troubleshoot reputed company issues, and drive improvements that impact operational efficiency and business reputed company. The ideal candidate thrives in a results-driven environment, brings strong analytical and technical skills, and is committed to ensuring system stability while enabling organizational growth. Accountabilities:

• Maintain database environment stability, reliability, and high performance through regular monitoring, maintenance, and observability.
• Respond to alerts and escalations, troubleshoot issues, and implement long-term solutions to optimize database operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and enforce database reputed company standards and compliance policies.
• reputed company, tune, and monitor database objects including tables, indexes, stored procedures, and views across multiple environments.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotations and support L1, L2, and L3 operations as needed.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements for scalability and system resiliency.
• Contribute to critical projects and initiatives that enhance database infrastructure and overall operational uptime.

Requirements:

• 6–10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role, with deep knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL.
• Experience supporting AWS database platforms, including RDS and reputed company.
• Strong database troubleshooting, query tuning, and performance optimization skills.
• Familiarity with reputed company-party SQL tools such as Idera, reputed company, reputed company DPA, reputed company, or Splunk.
• SSIS/SSRS development and deployment experience; familiarity with CLR and database assemblies.
• Experience with reputed company large databases (VLDB > 1 TB) and exposure to NoSQL platforms.
• Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotations.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (MCTS, MCITP, MVP, AWS Solution Architect, AWS Database Specialty).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $110,400–$130,000.
• Bonus programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 401(k) match and financial wellness resources.
• Medical, dental, and reputed company coverage; mental health support.
• Family planning and women’s health benefits.
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs.
• Paid time off (3 weeks PTO to start; unlimited PTO after year one).
• Professional development support, including education reimbursement and leadership programs.

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