Database Administrator  

Location: Columbus, OH 

Job Description  

Overview:  

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our innovative team. This role focuses on the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise-level databases that support global, high‑availability operations. You’ll support database development projects through scripting, participate in physical database design, and help ensure secure, high-performing, and resilient database environments. This includes installations, upgrades, backups, and ongoing operational support within a 24x7x365 environment. 

Responsibilities  

• Highly skilled at database design, installations, and conversions, specifically with SQL Server databases. 
• Critical production support for Database applications. 
• Upgrade OS to the latest supported version. 
• Install and Configure Always On HA and DR with multiple nodes on the Windows Server Failover Clustering. 
• Coordinate upgrade activities with Business, Vendors and Application development. 
• Conduct performance tuning for the Database system and the application including the z/OS and Windows platforms. 
• Work hands-on with enterprise-class database technologies across multiple platforms 
• Direct exposure to high‑availability, mission‑critical environments supporting global operations 
• Diverse daily work across scripting, performance tuning, physical design, monitoring, and cloud technologies 
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn from experienced senior DBAs 
• Significant impact on the stability, reliability, and performance of core operational systems 
• Respond to and resolve "production down" and critical system and application problems and issues on a 24-hour basis, create Root Cause Analysis for the incident and take measures to prevent the similar incidents from future. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or related fields 

Mandatory Requirements: 

• 3-5 years of Database Administration Experience. 
• Hands‑on performance tuning for MS SQL/Oracle and experience with backup tools (RMAN/TSM) 
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools, logical/physical design, and platforms such as Oracle Exadata, IBM‑DB2, and GoldenGate 
• Exposure to Snowflake and AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, Redshift, DMS, S3) preferred 
• Strong experience with DB2 and SQL Server. 
• Experience with Teradata is a plus. 
• Ability to learn quickly, work under guidance, communicate effectively, and deliver strong customer service 
• Solid analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills 
• Willingness to participate in a 24x7x365 on‑call rotation 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.  
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business requirements.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.