Job Description

The DBA team ensures the reliability and integrity of data, including the availability and consistency of data throughout the organization. DBAs work with business analysts, system architects, software developers, and quality assurance resources to provide consistent data across all applications in support of business objectives.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Integrity:

• Ensure recoverability of data through the design, implementation, and practice of defined database disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure availability of data through the design, implementation, and practice of database high availability strategies
• Establish and maintain the quality of data throughout the organization to support business goals

Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Monitor database performance to identify database configuration, hardware, and SQL query tuning opportunities
• Monitor database resource usage and recommend hardware/software changes as needed
• Monitor database utilities to ensure maintenance policies are being achieved

Documentation and Standards:

• Provide documentation for database design and modification
• Document established DBA-driven processes, work flows, and tasks
• Adhere to all applicable team and department standards governing workplace performance

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with relational database management systems (DB2, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience with Unix and Microsoft Windows environments
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to collaborate in team environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of DB2, PostgreSQL, and/or SQL Server relational database management systems and concepts
• Scripting experience with sh, ksh, bash, awk, sed, Python, and/or Perl
• Familiarity with Ansible and Infrastructure as Code concepts

Additional Information

EXPEDITORS OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time 
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful candidates must pass a background check.