Database Administrator
Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for maintaining database performance, availability, security, and data integrity in a 24/7 environment. This role collaborates within a team to execute projects and operational tasks while providing technical expertise and guidance to team members.
The DBA must be local to the Irvine, CA or Plano, TX Area.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated 5+ year’s experience working as a MS SQL Server administrator.
- Strong understanding of SQL database monitoring and performance tuning.
- Advanced knowledge of HA and DR options.
- Ability to develop automation and scripts to automate tasks and tools to reduce DBA manual touch points (Hands-on experience scripting in PowerShell or any other scripting tool).
- Contributes to the direction of Azure cloud migration.
- Implements, maintains & troubleshoots database replication (SQL Server replication and 3rd Party tools, i.e. Fivetran, Qlik etc.).
- Understands the DBA challenges, delivers a technical solution that meets the unique needs of DBAs with innovation and automation.
- Learns continuously, leveraging training resources and self-directed training, sharing knowledge and skills with the rest of the team.
- Completed multiple migrations/upgrades.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum five (5) + years of production DBA experience.
- Minimum three (2) + years SQL development experience.
- PowerShell experience.
- Cloud migrations - Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with automation/innovation.
- Extensive experience in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL and Azure SQL.
- Experience with replication in multi-server/datacenter environments.
- Experience with multi-datacenter environment, including stretched data center to Azure or AWS.
- Participates in “On-Call” rotation within the Team.
- Experience with SSRS development, SSDT in conjunction with TFS and GIT source control.
- Experience working with CI and Software Engineering teams.
- Active participation in Governance, including data access, encryption, and masking best practices.
- Experience monitoring and supporting ETL pipelines (i.e. Azure Data Factory, SSIS).
- Experience with any of the following would be GREAT to have:
- Databricks
- NoSQL (i.e. Mongo, Cosmos DB, CouchDB, etc....)
- Graph Databases (i.e. Neo4J)
- Microsoft Purview
Why work for #teamloanDepot:
- Competitive compensation based on skillset and relatable experience.
- Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric team members.
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
- Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
- Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) policy to support work-life balance in addition to Paid Voluntary Time Off.
About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $92,000 and $126,500. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.