Senior Database Administrator

Job Title:

Senior Database Administrator

Reporting Line:

Software Team Leader

Classification:

full-time, exempt, salaried

Position Type:

2 days onsite (M/W), 3 days remote

Location:

Itasca, IL 60143

Salary:

$120k-$170k/year (the compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and may vary)

Benefits:

robust benefits package, including a choice between an HMO or PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plan, Dental, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, with 99% of premiums covered by the company

Interview:

In-person \& virtual (3 rounds)

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator with proven expertise across both infrastructure and application database administration. This is a hands-on role supporting a high-availability financial trading platform.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage backups and test restores on a regular basis
• Monitor database health and events (deadlocks, blocking, etc.); investigate and resolve issues
• Monitor SQL Agent jobs and rectify failures
• Optimize table and index structures
• Utilize features like partitioning as replacements for SQL jobs that delete data
• Establish encryption at rest and other requirements needed for SOC2 certification
• Establish database change procedures for the engineering team (tables, stored procedures, etc.)
• Establish and enforce database and stored procedure naming conventions
• Create runbooks for database-related incident management
• Be available for response during catastrophic events
• Support future BI projects

Education \& Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered. Microsoft certifications (DP-300 or equivalent) are a plus.

Job Requirements:

• 10–15 years of proven production database administration experience
• Deep expertise in SQL Server architecture and internals
• Solid knowledge of Always On Availability Groups and cluster architecture
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Proficiency with performance tuning tools (execution plans, Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs)
• Experience developing and testing backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Familiarity with ETL and data movement processes
• Basic knowledge of certificate management and encryption
• Familiarity with Azure SQL and cloud platforms is an advantage

Diversity \& Inclusion

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at every level of our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and able to thrive.

AI Is Used in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-assisted tools from platforms such as Indeed and LinkedIn [outline which are used by your company] to help screen and evaluate applicants for this role. These tools may review your resume, application, and profile data. All final decisions are made by a person on our team.

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