FreeWheel

Database Administrator 3 (DBA) - Chicago or Denver - Onsite

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Chicago IL USA

Hybrid

89K-140K Annually

Senior level

AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech

Empowering all segments of The New TV Ecosystem.

The Role

The Database Administrator manages databases collaborates with engineering implements changes ensures high availability and supports various stakeholders in a MySQL environment.

Summary Generated by Built In

FreeWheel a Comcast company provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers advertisers and media buyers. Powered by premium video content robust data and advanced technology we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens data types and sales channels. As a global company we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
This position will be in a MySQL environment; however candidates with strong DBA backgrounds in SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL etc. will be considered if they have an interest in learning MySQL. FreeWheel is seeking a Database Administrator who will report to the Operations DBA Manager to assist in managing databases that support critical line-of-business applications. This individual will own critical changes to production databases in collaboration with the Engineering team offering guidance and ensuring seamless coordination of these changes while maintaining a high Service Level Objective (99.99% uptime etc.) commitment. In addition to the technical responsibilities the ideal candidate should be a valuable team member who is open to giving and receiving recommendations regarding the design of the production environment. Lastly this role requires adherence to all global DBA team conventions processes guidelines priorities cadences tooling etc. and providing support for all requirements from the US side ENG (and other stakeholders) executing key projects handling BAU tasks being on-call and bridging the gap between the different teams from different locations.
Job Description
About You

Experience with end-to-end database management experience including installation monitoring performance tuning backup/recovery replication and HA/DR solutions.
Eager to expand your expertise to new database technologies as required by FreeWheel's evolving business needs
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems (e.g. Rocky Linux Red Hat Debian CentOS) is a plus.
Familiar with cloud platforms especially AWS or OCI.
Comfortable working with geographically distributed systems across WAN environments.
Proven ability to troubleshoot design and build fault-tolerant systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science MIS or equivalent professional experience.
Strong English communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities:

Communicating database changes and impacts to stakeholders providing recommendations and consulting on solutions
Ensuring database hardware is optimized for performance conduct capacity planning and manage the implementation of new database systems
Collaborating with Project Managers to design database solutions that align with project objectives and business needs
Guiding development teams on application schema design advocating for best practices in database management
Overseeing the commissioning and installation of new database applications ensuring seamless integration
Leading task forces for the development and implementation of databases that address specific business requirements
Staying informed on new database technologies trends and features advising the organization on potential adoptions
Developing and enforce database administration policies standards and guidelines to effectively manage the database environment
Designing and executing database backup and recovery plans ensuring data preservation and system resilience
Optimizing database systems for high availability and high-volume internet applications performing regular maintenance and tuning
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners users and advocates of our game-changing technology products and services especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
Do what's right for each other our customers investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Collaborating; Databasing; Design
Salary:
Primary Location Pay Range: $89013.95 - $133520.92
Additional Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $89013.95 - $139879.06
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range dependent on job-related non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years

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The Company

HQ: New York NY

1249 Employees

Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Why Work With Us

FreeWheel is an industry leader built on a culture of creativity ingenuity and inclusion. We welcome big ideas give you space to grow and offer the support you need. We’re proud to be a division of Comcast which is consistently rated one of Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For.