Job description
We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to join our team! As a SQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and performing critical SQL Server systems. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is a remote opportunity which is only open to candidates in Austin, Chicago, Miami, and Toronto.
Do you feel…
- Capable of managing the SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems. Manage Always On, Replication, and Azure connectivity
- Excited to configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring system health and performance, to ensure high-performance levels, availability, and security
- Keen to identify and fix SQL Server performance issues, query optimization, and stored procedure performance improvement
- Able to provide 24x7 support for critical production systems
You are ideally…
- Possess 7+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure SQL Server Administration (required).
- Experienced with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
- Experienced with backups, restores, and recovery models
- Knowledgeable of High Availability (HA) – Always On and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
- Experienced working with Windows servers, including Active Directory, SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS
- Experienced working on SSIS packages
What’s in it for you…
- Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
- Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
- We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
- Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
- Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
- Is life-long learning important to you? We offer online and offline learning options
- We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages
If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!