Job Summary
The role involves planning, executing, and optimizing SQL Server and Azure SQL database platforms, both in the cloud and on-premises. Key objectives include enhancing reliability, scalability, and promoting developer independence by utilizing automation and established standards. The position necessitates monitoring the health of databases, ensuring compliance, managing incidents, collaborating with various technical teams, and assessing new technologies in databases, cloud solutions, automation, and AI.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement database solutions on SQL Server and Azure SQL.
- Operate and secure database platforms in both cloud and on-premises environments.
- Optimize database performance using automation and standardized practices.
- Monitor the health and compliance of databases.
- Respond to database incidents and issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams on database partnerships.
- Evaluate and adopt new database and cloud technologies, including automation and AI applications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent education and professional experience.
- A minimum of three years of experience in DBMS administration with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
- At least three years of experience with UNIX, Linux, or Windows operating systems.
- Proficiency in shell scripting.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Preferred experience with PostgreSQL and PL/SQL development.
H&R Block provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
