Cloud Database Administrator

We're HCSS . We're a software company based in Sugar Land, TX and we provide innovative solutions for the construction industry that help streamline their operations. Our mission at HCSS is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven, customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the forefront of everything we do, we're recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market and nominated the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" 15 years in a row.
Our development team is focused on developing highly scalable products that are leveraged by our various customers in the Heavy Civil Industry. As a Cloud Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance optimization of the cloud-based database footprint. You will work closely with software development teams and other stakeholders to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of database systems in a cloud environment. Your expertise in database technologies and cloud infrastructure will be instrumental in supporting the organization's data management needs.
WHO WE NEED :
We're currently looking for a Cloud Database Administrator with 5+ years of experience to join our high-performing Development team and provide our customers with quality service. If you're a fit, the following things should sound like you:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a database administrator, preferably in a cloud environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in database administration tools and utilities (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL).
• Strong understanding of database security and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Bicep, Terraform) and configuration management systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :
1. Database Design and Implementation

• Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and views to meet application requirements.
• Configure elastic pools, databases, and replicas for optimal performance and scalability.

2. Database Maintenance and Monitoring

• Monitor elastic pool and individual database performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and data corruption.

3. High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Configure and manage database replication, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and test contingency plans for handling database outages and system failures.

4. Automation and Scripting:

• Support and maintain provisioning, configuring, and managing database and elastic pool resources.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks for deploying and scaling database infrastructure.
• Streamline repetitive tasks and workflows through scripting and automation.

5. Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements and database dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to developers, QA engineers, and system administrators.

BENEFITS & PERKS :
Part of our mission statement is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that happy employees make for a better company, so we take care of them. Here are a few of the perks we offer:

• Flexibility for you to work in-office or hybrid.
• Medical and Dental Premiums.
• On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, 200-meter track, etc.
• 401K with match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• And more!

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