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

Comcast•Chicago, IL

4d•$89,014 - $139,879•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.